{"id":4394,"date":"2014-05-02T01:23:32","date_gmt":"2014-05-02T01:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/?p=4394"},"modified":"2022-09-21T13:25:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T13:25:51","slug":"week-expat-problems-week-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/week-expat-problems-week-9\/","title":{"rendered":"A week of expat problems – Week 9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to week nine 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
\"Katherine\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Katherine\u200f – @Stylish_Kate<\/h4>\n

#expat sometimes benefits – it’s Bank Holiday today in Germany. #ExpatProblems \ud83d\ude42<\/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
\"Bryan-Thompson\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Bryan Thompson\u200f – @BtotheROC<\/h4>\n

I think I’m the only person in Singapore with an Xbox One. #ExpatProblems #NotAvailableHere<\/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
\"magpiedays\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

magpiedays\u200f – @magpiedays<\/h4>\n

Wake up, check Twitter for all the playoff results from overnight. Because #itsplayoffseason and I’m in Switzerland, so also #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
\"Sri-Sritharan\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Sri Sritharan\u200f – @sris22<\/h4>\n

the world… It’s nigh-on impossible to get a decent curry in NYC. #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-Brown\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Jenna Brown\u200f – @jennarbrown1<\/h4>\n

I’ve been called up for jury duty…In Michigan….I’ve lived in the UK for 5 years….#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
\"Genn-McMenemy\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Genn McMenemy\u200f – @GennMcMenemy<\/h4>\n

I just used the phrase “chin up” and I’ve started drinking tea regularly. I’m beginning to get worried. #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
\"Liz-Anne\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Liz Anne\u200f – @struckbywndlst<\/h4>\n

Why when it’s obvious you aren’t fluent in Spanish do people insist on speaking to you at the speed of light in Spanish? #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
\"Emily\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Emily\u200f – @NekoinNippon<\/h4>\n

I still think it’s comical I spoke more French and Italian than Japanese when last in Japan. #expatproblems #talktome<\/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
\"John-Ingram\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

John Ingram\u200f – @modthejohn<\/h4>\n

Even from a double-deck bus, it remains odd to see the person in the left seat not driving. #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
\"Sheryl-Beth-Silvers\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Sheryl Beth Silvers\u200f – @sb_silvers<\/h4>\n

Almost 10 months in Korea and I FINALLY figured out how to check movie times online… #expatproblems #expatsolutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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