Post updated 21 May 2018 with Jordanian-Filipino comparison data. “I would be surprised if any national believes that “expats” don’t see themselves as superior to nationals, regardless of the experience or the grade! NOT all internationals though are the same, some are very humble and natural. However, condescension is very prominent among international staff towards nationals, whether in subtle, patronizing behaviors or rude and explicit ones.” -veteran male aid worker Jordanian voices on relationship between ‘international’ and ‘national’ staff, Part II   Tell me how you really feel Part I in this series of posts explored the results from two questions probing the relationship between ‘international’ and ‘local’ aid workers.  A third survey question in this section regarding the relationship between international and ‘local’ staff asked, “Which comment best describes the way your international (أجانب غير العرب) colleagues interact with you?”  The categories offered forced respondents to characterize the power dynamics … Continue reading Jordanian voices on relationship between ‘international’ and ‘national’ staff, Part II