An expat in Signes, France describes the problems involved with settling into family life in another country. It's a great reminder that expat life can be complicated, and it's difficult in places where we wouldn't expect.
Signes
No
I am trying to learn with books and online programs but it's not going well, so I will be enrolling in French classes as soon as we move to Toulon or La Seyne Sur Mere
Yes
The culture shock was about what I had expected, but my in laws who we are living with temporarily are horrible people. I'm sure they are not what French People are like, because everyone I meet is very nice.
I haven't been here 1 month yet but as I said my in laws are making this experience miserable.
Depression, frustration, desperation...
The Food, the stores, the way France respects it's citizens, healthcare, financial help with housing if you are low income
Speaking to people and the customs
Someone was using the toilet so I went to the bathroom and used the bidet.
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