[seniorteacher]

Hey, "white" is alright! That's what's perceived in the Asian culture, as far as teachers of English are concerned. I suspect it's because recruiters have to please the paying parents. If recruiters didn't require my birthdate, it wouldn't make a difference, and I would be hired based on my qualifications and photo.

Also, I think looking "old" in Asia gains respect; whereas, in western cultures we want to keep looking and feeling "young" since age doesn't make a difference in how we're treated. So being 68 to the Asian public and recruiters equates to looking shriveled with no energy keeping up with the kids. Good luck to you! I'll post my success when I'm offered a job overseas.