Welcome to week twelve 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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Kieran Garlands – @KGarlandoHit 30°C in Munich today, way too hot for this Canuck. Germany why do you hate AC so much? #dying #expatlife #expatproblems |
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Katie – @katiestrails2nd time in a row I’ve woken up before 6 a.m. because it’s so damn bright here 🙁 #costarica #expatproblems |
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Hillary Rose Owens – @Hillary_RoseSlightly swollen ankle from running. Since ice doesn’t exist in France, I have resorted to ice it with a can of beer #expatproblems |
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Assia Amry – @Libyan4lifeIn school in the States was taught cows go “moo” horses “nay” and sheep “baa” didn’t cover RPG’s go “BOOOOM” #Libya #ExpatProblems |
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Alex bint Eisa – @AlexbintEisaI think it’s hilarious how I now consider 90F w/ 40% humidity “perfect weather” #lookwhatyoudid #doha #expatproblems |
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Scott Andrews – @ScottpolandThat moment you get excited because it’s one hour until kick off before remembering that you live in Holland #expatproblems #arsenal |
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Ron Gatsby – @verybusyronAfter an extremely long twitter hiatus due to life in China. I finally found someone who could set me up with a proper VPN |
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stefy – @stef_daydreamerPlease let it be sunny when I’m in Italy- would love to be able to enjoy 5 days of no rain/ no clouds at the seaside. #expatproblems |
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Nathan Day – @dayinukraineFiguring out what your toddler is trying to say is a bit harder when you’re not sure which language she’s using. #expatproblems |
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V. Camarista – @CamaristaesqueI swear, people talk about footy at work and they might as well be talking about Quidditch. #expatproblems |
