Doris Fuellgrabe
@Doris
German expat in the USA
Forum posts
19
About me
German
Lives in Allen, TX
Speaks German, English, Spanish
Registration: 05 February 2009
Hello
Hi Gertrude, welcome to 大咖福利影院! :-) Where in the States are you staying, and are you liking it so far? Happy Memorial Day weekend! Best, Dee --- http://buildingthelifeyouwant.wordpress.com Read More
On the fringe by Adele
hello, hola my name is Adele. I've been living near Girona for nearly 6 yrs now . . . I am looking to connect with some of my fellow country peole from America and develop a community of like-minded people. I love it here, but because my spanish is ...
Hi Adele, I just sent you a private reply, but didn't want to miss out saying I remember the Catalan language requirement. The Generalitat actually offered free language classes while I was there, if you're interested you could check those out. ... Read More
Do and don't in the USA by expat.com
Are you living in the USA? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the USA? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in the USA?[/b] Thanks!
Do watch your language (mind the swearing) Don't be shy (false modesty is overrated) In restaurants, do ask for a box to wrap half your meal in as soon as it arrives (otherwise you'll eat the whole portion, and it's huge... at least in Texas) Don't ... Read More
How to make friends in the USA by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the USA :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I've made friends at my local Toastmasters and WeightWatchers meetings, as well as during networking sessions with groups from the international chambers of commerce. Echo the "don't mention politics", add: unless you're prepared to discuss it at ... Read More