Expat Advice: Culture Shock in Lyon, France, France

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Lyon, France

What are the most challenging aspects of the new culture?

Expats in Lyon often find adapting to the local culture challenging due to the different attitudes to punctuality and directness. French people often take a more relaxed approach to arriving for appointments or events on time and their direct communication style can be off-putting for newcomers not used to such directness. It is also often difficult for expats to grasp the nuances of the French language, which can make communication difficult. Finally, expats sometimes find the limited availability of services in English language to be a challenge.