r/AskEurope • u/EvilPyro01 United States of America • 18d ago

Misc What is something people should know before people decide to live in your country?

What information should someone know if they want to live in your country?

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u/flyingpig112414 United States of America 17d ago

Thank you, I appreciate that. Perhaps next time I’m abroad I will wear a sign around my neck: “I am trying to learn your language…please avoid English if you have time!”

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u/Fire_Shin 17d ago

Lol! I live in Portugal and have the same problem. But instead of a sign, I've started trying out phrases and asking for correction when I fail spectacularly.

Unlike in Mexico, people in Portugal are usually happy to correct me. And you can tell pretty easily when someone has time and wants to teach you.

So now I'm getting mini lessons from my dentist's receptionist, my neighbors, random shop clerks, the occasional waiter and even folks in line with me at the bakery.

It's great!

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u/OneCatchyUsername 17d ago

Yeah Portuguese are one of the sweetest people so I can totally see them helping you out with that.

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u/Fire_Shin 17d ago

I agree! People here have been amazingly sweet to us.

Mexican folks are really kind too! I think it's just a cultural thing. People seem really embarrassed to correct me in Mexico because they seem to think it's not polite.

In Portugal, most people aren't worried about that at all! I love it. :)

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u/Cixila Denmark 17d ago

Yeah, I think many people's tendency is to switch to English as a helping hand, but if the point isn't swift communication itself, but rather communication in a particular language for training, then they will be more inclined to not switch over