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No. We want to learn Arabic as quickly as possible. It is essential if you are planning to stay in another country for any length of time.
A little. I tried to read up as much about Egypt that I could find.
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It certainly is different to what I had prepared for.
I go through all the stages every single day. The secret for me is to pliable and accepting and not to compare what is here with what I had in South Africa.
One of the changes is the realization of how fortunate I have been and how blessed to be a part of this new chapter in our lives. The support of my husband has made all the difference.
The people are very friendly and try and help wherever they can. The sense of safety is also a surprise. The delight in finding things that I am looking for is wonderful.
The language, to make someone understand what I am trying to say.
I was in the mobile shop and after arranging our cellphone airtime etc. was asked for the visa, whereupon I pulled out my husband's passport and pointed to our visa. Much to the shop assistant's amusement he pointed out that he wanted the Visa credit card.
Prepare as much as possible, arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can. Be pliable and humble and prepared to accept people for who they are without expecting them to be who you want them to be. Accept that you will be sad and miss those you love but be grateful that you live in the electronic age where contact is easy. Be patient with yourself and your spouse.
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An expat in Alexandria, Egypt talks about living in a Muslim country, job opportunities for expats, the importance of family in Egypt and more.
very good advise....I hope to meet a lot of new friends in Egypt when I move to Alexandria.
boudicaI am also from South Africa and am moving to Alexandria in December ... this time to get marreid and stay :) I lived in Cairo for 6 months in 2009 and again for two months in 2010 and again this year for a month in January. To me there was really no 'culture' shock. I love the people and the country and the food is amazing! The Egyptians are by far the friendliest people to live amongst. Yes, of course it is different from SA but I found it very easy to live and work and play. It depends on YOU whether you will be happy or miserable.
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An expat in Alexandria, Egypt talks about living in a Muslim country, job opportunities for expats, the importance of family in Egypt and more.
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