I really love it when new folks show up in this part of the world. It reminds me of the way I was back when I first fell off the boat in Asia.
For the first year, everything was "yes, yes....love you long time, blah, blah, blah" girls, employers, landlords....EVERYONE!
After a little time goes by....I think you get the picture.
Good luck, and give us an update after a year or two.