Welcome to the very first week of #expatproblems. Each week, we’ll scour the twittersphere to uncover the Top 10 linguistic hurdles, communication nightmares and cross-cultural faux pas that make expat life so wonderful! Expat life has it’s ups and downs, filled with weird, whacky and surprising experiences. Our weekly #expatproblems series will give you a glimpse of expat life across the world.
This is a series for expats, written by expats. Above all, we hear you!
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Charlotte BC. – @Cha_deBerry#ThoughtOfTheDay Every single time, I have to wonder if my tweet will be better in French or in English. #Expatproblem |
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Genn McMenemy – @GennMcMenemyRealized that when I see the date (month/date/year) the American way I get completely confused and I try to correct it. #expatproblems |
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Sharonne Seitz – @Tutu775Day 2 on my quest for ricotta cheese! Grocery shopping should not be this hard #expatproblems |
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Expat Problems – @ExpatProblems_Evolution of your views on local styles. 1st Day = Ewwww that’s ugly 10th week = I can see how “they” like it 2nd year = This looks GOOD! |
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Meg – @twentyawesomeLiving 10 hours apart puts me one day ahead! #timezone #expatproblem pic.twitter.com/7c4J7YaId8 |
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Natasja Giezen-Smith – @divinemissn#expatproblem not knowing what the song is that your toddler has learned at nursery and is desperate for you to sing. |
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Jordan Nadler – @NadleresqueI would do unspeakable things for access to Girl Scout Cookies right now. #ExPatProblems |
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Joy – @JoyDabbles@CBCAlerts Sadly, we expats can’t watch CBC Olympic coverage. #expatproblems #Sochi2014 |
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Expat Problems – @ExpatProblems_I sound like such a snob whenever I tell a story that involves another country. And this sounds like a humble brag. #expatproblems |
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Melissa – @moyamuhle@La__Cuen Mouth now watering over here and it’s not yet 10 o’clock! #thanksfornuthin 😉 what I wouldn’t do for a decent corn tortilla! |
