As an expat there are several issues to take into consideration before arriving at our new homeland, during our arrival, etc. However, there are some things, maybe important ones maybe small, trifling ones that can test our temper...
The truth is that no matter how much prepared and organized we are, not all the situations could be anticipated.
For example if we come from a high-tech, super-organized country and we relocate to a super bureaucratic one, that could easily drive us crazy !
Being sure that we have accidentally entered a roller coaster when being used to drive in a calm, relaxed way in our country, could also offer us generous doses of panic attacks...!
If we are raised with a Mediterranean "tamperamento" and we have relocated to a less open and friendly society where our behavior could easily be misunderstood, again that could give us a good headache to deal with it....
The truth is that there maybe hundreds of reason to upset us : behaviors, too cold/hot weather, slow/furious drivers, bureaucracy, lack of shops, specific products, etc.
Even if we cannot be prepared for all of them, in this case we can be prepared for just one : for the unexpected ! So, the only thing is never to forget having our humor with us (and some patience and some courage and a glass of wine back home ! )
p.s. I hope the Muslim friends not to misunderstand me (about the wine). Take it as an expression !
