[Thomas12400]

From my experiences, I disagree. I've generally been afforded courtesy and respect from that 3rd level of closeness (with total strangers). I've waited for hours out in the middle of no where waiting to fill up a shared taxi to travel somewhere...and when it was finally ready to travel, I got the best seat regardless of others waiting, too. I got lost on a motorboke and as a rain shower hit, a family waved me in to their home...fed me, and gave me a sarong to wear as my clothes dried. I could go on and on.