ProdigalTourist
English expat in the USA
Forum posts
7
About me
English
Lives in Maryland
Registration: 08 February 2009
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!
When you meet an American, say something nice about the country, don't jump them with a negative. For years I stayed away from Brits here because most of them basically want to talk about what they don't like. If I get defensive when I hear this, ... Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I feel like a tourist when I go back--in fact, I've been writing a book about my "rediscovery" of England now that I've been in America so long. If you're interested, drop into my blog at http://aprodigaltourist.blogspot.com Read More
Living in the Maryland by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in the Maryland, or you used to work and live in the Maryland. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in the Maryland? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an ...
If you call it "the" Maryland, you're definitely going to sound like an outsider! It's just Maryland (pronounced Meh'-re-land). We're in Metro DC, not Western Maryland, so don't want to generalize, but this area is filled with anglophiles! Making ... 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 ...
No need to try so hard! Americans are naturally friendly, and they LOVE Brits! Just start talking to people--if you're shy and demure, they'll think you're a snob. I'm living proof you can make friends even if you hate football (both kinds). I ... Read More
New member
Hello, I moved to the US 20+ years ago, and now live in Maryland. My American wife and I own a small writing and design shop, and we love it. In fact, a lot of the time, I feel like a tourist when I go back to Blighty. People talk to me slowly and ... Read More