Sorry to hear you lost your life-partner,Hutpik.I toohave been driving HGV since 1970 and like you have visited numerous places between western Ireland and Afghanistan over the years.It is a great education to experience other cultures if you try to socialise rather than avoid "foreigners."I am lucky enough to have learnt a few languages and several words from others.My experience is that most people will meet you at least halfway.Good manners are the same everywhere.