The Most Nerve-Wracking Thing About Moving to France

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So you’re thinking about moving to France? Great! Whilst there are so many things about this beautiful country that make it a draw for thousands each and every year, there are also (inevitably) downsides. This guide aims to introduce you to the most nerve-wracking thing about moving to France, as well as the other things that can be slightly intimidating.

Many have heard holiday tales about locals who take exception to those who don’t know the French language. However, this issue isn’t as widespread and as serious as it seems. Certainly, there are those who expect people who move to the country to speak a few words of French (particularly in the more rural regions, where you may find that locals know very little English) however you shouldn’t expect ice-cold stares from every French person you try to interact with in French.

That said, however, it serves as good manners to learn French or any language of any country that you may be moving to (as well as making sense for a successful day-to-day living). So, if you don’t have a grasp find a French teacher or a language teacher of some sort before you go. Thankfully French is one of the easiest languages to learn for English Speakers and is more accessible than ever through online courses and resources such as Lingos.

Moving through clouds of Smoke

You may have heard that France is a nation of cigarette lovers, which, whilst true, doesn’t mean that you’ll be battling through clouds of smoke. Things have considerably improved in recent years and today airports and train stations are decidedly smoke-free.

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You should note however that restaurants are still smoke friendly (although in the more urban areas, you may find restaurants offering smoke-free zones, despite these usually being placed behind the smoker’s zones). Cafes on the other hand are frequented less by smokers, and where they are, there is a tendency for fewer to light up inside.

Moving to an unpredictable time schedule

You may (or may not) be aware of the work schedule that many French businesses and shops follow. Work hours and breaks can be notably unpredictable. In particular, lunch hours can be longer than in the UK, and restaurants close between meal sittings. This can see your day-to-day schedule upset a little, but you’ll get used to it.

Peeing in a hole in the ground

If you’re planning on exploring this beautiful country after you move (and why wouldn’t you?) then you may be wondering how exactly you’ll manage with the hole-in-the-ground toilets. Thankfully these toilets are now few and far between and most toilets will be like the ones you’ve been used to your whole life. Whilst there are plenty of things that could unsettle you when moving to France (or any other place for that matter) there are also hundreds of reasons why France makes for a wonderful place to live. So whilst you should consider your move carefully, you should also remember that moving to France will probably be a very wise and beneficial choice indeed.

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