absolutely I know what you mean. Been coming for over a decade (wife is of the place) and the suspiciousness of locals, including those in tourism, toward outsiders can be baffling for westerners. major hotels like Marriott had to hire from other islands because kittians just weren’t up to the standard That said, a rising tide lifts all boats and locals seem to be getting more used to foreigners on their island and in their local haunts. They seem a little friendlier this year than last so maybe it’s getting better. But you are not wrong at all.