Yeah, that actually does make sense ESL N Asia, but I don't think we were generalizing, rather just sharing information about a bad experience, just like many teachers share info about bad experiences working for a company.

Some countries have more of a problem and more frequent a problem than others. For example, doctors often make a generalized statement that malaria is very common in Honduras, so people should take the necessary precations. I think Gary was also doing the same, trust me, it is quite a frequent thing in Kazakhstan to get robbed alone a night. Yes, you can also get robbed in the USA or Canada, but it doesn't happend as frequently, just like malaria doesn't happen as frequently....