I definitely change behavior. At a Pirate fest.,party.,or faire., I am on my good behavior.,no body likes a jerk and its for a good time., a really good time for all., maybe even little old lady's and children. (Normally I am grouchy and opinionated) In public., I am nicer than grumpy me. (Besides theres always a bigger pirate around than 5'8" me.)
How do I act in a foriegn port? for me thats on the other side of the big pond.
When over seas I pirate around in my own world there is no "Renn Faire" where I go.,I am the pirate fest . A period shirt .,long shorts., a waist sash and leather pouch .,probably dive slippers (water socks) a doo rag and a tricorn along with piratical jewelry (Silver) .,work well in the Philippines.
However for everyday carousing., you must realize it is a foriegn country . English is VERY GOOD there., actually propper English therefore I dont joke much.,it complicates things and they most often dont get it. But as a foriegnor in there world I am drunk on 2 dollar Rhum and in good form........They do not have a sherrif or state patrol., Drinking is legal in the vehicle., not the driver., but a bus load of passengers!!! very legal. If your not stupid drunk., but buzzed., your actually accepted in the public (plenty of open bars) and it is a peaceful place. Ever seen a 3rd world jail? You wanna be a good guy trust me.
The beautiful thing is they accept my pirate attire as interesting but sort of normal tho it is very not? They seem to really enjoy it and smile alot.
Society there is very laid back and I can get away with it.., I highly recommend foriegn ports
I would not recommend Pirating or drinking in Japan or Taiwan........,they dont like pirate types.
