What do expats find most challenging?

We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Dongguang. They wrote...

"Expatriates in Dongguang may find the language barrier to be the most challenging aspect of acclimating to the local culture, as not many people in the area speak English. Additionally, the pace of life in China can be overwhelming for expats and take some getting used to. Moreover, the concept of guanxi, or networking and interpersonal relationships, is particularly important in Chinese culture and is something that may be difficult for expats to understand. Furthermore, taboos and certain cultural behaviors, such as using the wrong phrase or bowing at the wrong time, can potentially lead to misunderstandings between local people and expats," said a member in Dongguang, China, China.

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"The hardest thing for me is not being able to jump in my car and drive down to the store to pick up a few things. Crossing the road was a challenge because pedestrians have absolutely no rights here and you really have to be careful. Setting up new Bank accounts - very tedious and bureaucratic. Settling problems at work - the Chinese will spend an hour blaming each other before they actually decide how to solve the problem," remarked another expat who made the move to Dongguang, China.

What do expats find most challenging?

If you live in Dongguang, newcomers to Dongguang would love to hear your answer to this question.