{"id":4357,"date":"2014-04-24T12:08:45","date_gmt":"2014-04-24T12:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/?p=4357"},"modified":"2022-09-21T13:25:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T13:25:59","slug":"week-of-expat-problems-week-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/week-of-expat-problems-week-8\/","title":{"rendered":"A week of expat problems – Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to week eight of #expatproblems<\/strong>. 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<\/strong> series will give you a glimpse of expat life across the world.<\/p>\n

This is a series for expats, written by expats. Above all, we hear you!<\/p>\n[blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Tessa\"<\/td>\n\n

Tessa – @thaitessa<\/h4>\n

No appointments on May 26th? I ask. ‘No, it’s a holiday.’ Had to google what holiday. Been overseas too long.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Elizabeth<\/td>\n\n

Elizabeth Steere – @elizsteere<\/h4>\n

According to Google Translate, my Bosnian food processor can be used for either “torture” or “whisking.” #lostintranslation #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Gabby<\/td>\n\n

Gabby Banks\u200f – @xobanksss<\/h4>\n

Most people would argue #MTV is missing the “M” as of late. I just kinda miss the “TV” part. #expatproblems #overdubbing #spainlife<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"unlockingkiki\"<\/td>\n\n

Kaelene\u200f – @unlockingkiki<\/h4>\n

Just found the perfect boots on sale only to learn in the checkout #Zappos does not ship internationally, ugh why!!! #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"IWantCurlyHair2\u2122\"<\/td>\n\n

IWantCurlyHair2\u2122\u200f – @Iwantcurlyhair2<\/h4>\n

It’s a bad sign when you are explaining British Geography utilising Americans knowledge of Game of Thrones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"not_moby\"<\/td>\n\n

Xander – @not_moby<\/h4>\n

The summer is fast approaching, walking outside is like opening the oven door #expatproblems #dubai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"CMSnyder\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

des\u200f – @desmondaidan<\/h4>\n

Living without a drier makes me feel like I’m Amish #laundryinbritain #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Jenna<\/td>\n\n

Jenna Robinson\u200f – @JennaL_Robinson<\/h4>\n

Just spied a student watching highlights from the Bulls game…I want to ask to watch with him…weird? #expatproblems #chicagoanforlife<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Dave<\/td>\n\n

Dave Williams\u200f – @syn<\/h4>\n

I will never get used to seeing a gun attached to every copper out here. #expatproblems\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Tabitha<\/td>\n\n

Tabitha Langley – @tabithakayyy<\/h4>\n

Yes, I went to McDonalds today. I WANTED A LITTLE TASTE OF HOME, OKAY! SUE ME. #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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