What do expats find most challenging?

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

"Expats in Kyrgyzstan often find the language barrier to be one of the most challenging aspects of the local culture. Additionally, the Kyrgyz people tend to be quite conservative and traditional, which can be difficult for expats to adjust to. Furthermore, the Kyrgyz people are very hospitable and generous, which can be overwhelming for expats who are not used to such hospitality. Finally, the Kyrgyz people have a strong sense of community and family, which can be difficult for expats to understand and navigate," said another expat in Kyrgyzstan.

"Not flushing toilet paper. Squatting toilets. Burning rubbish -- even plastic. People always running late. People come late to show that they are important by making you wait for them. How men don't shake the hands of women, even in business. Always having to offer something to someone at least 3 times because they will refuse it unless you insist on it, even if they want it," wrote a member who made the move to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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What do expats find most challenging?

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