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An American expat in London offers some advice on what it takes to get settled in the UK's capital city.
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Become a member of something that interests you, whether a service organization, sport, art, or hobby. For instance, I joined the Royal Horticultural Society, which oversees several gardens in the UK, as well as organizing internationally regarded garden shows, as well as a community ceramics studio.
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London is a very integrated and accepting city. People who come here should expect a level playing field as far as race is concerned.
All major industries are represented. London is a major financial center and other industries, as well.
All of the above, with work and family being top priorities.
London takes time to know and understand, as do Londoners. Do not take our common language for granted - it takes effort to make friends and to settle in, learning English rythms, ways of seeing the world. Do not mistake friendly responses for friendship; in most cases, it's simply their being polite. Be patient and you will eventually feel as though you're accepted.
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