I think we’re talking about two different groups at this point. The ones I knew were Lhotshampa, ethnic Nepalis (mostly Hindu, not Buddhist) who got pushed out of Bhutan in the 90s, spent about twenty years in UN camps in Nepal before being resettled in Ohio. As I understand, the Tibetan exile story is its own heartbreak though. Either way, everything you say concerning Nepalis being humble and welcoming seems to track with both groups.

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I guess those migrants are Tibetan. In the 50s and 60s, huge numbers fled Tibet and went to Nepal. Some relatives are still there, but many moved on to other places.

Nepalese Buddhists (and all Nepalis, really) are humble, honest, har-working, and welcoming.

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Every uses Rupees, but there is very little paying with card. Cash is King in Katmandu, but the money is still shit.

I guess those migrants are Tibetan. In the 50s and 60s, huge numbers fled Tibet and went to Nepal. Some relatives are still there, but many moved on to other places.

Nepalese Buddhists (and all Nepalis, really) are humble, honest, har-working, and welcoming.