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How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð

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Cheryl

Hello everyone,

Adapting to everyday life as an expat in °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting neighbors might work differently than what you're used to.

We would like to invite you to share the biggest challenges you face in your daily routine. Here are a few questions to start with:

What aspects of daily life were the most challenging for you at first?

How did you overcome these difficulties?

Did you find any local habits or customs particularly surprising?

What has helped you in feeling more at ease in your new environment?

Any funny or unexpected experiences you would like to share?

Share your experiences, anecdotes and tips to help fellow expats.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
½ûÂþÌìÌà Team

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Gino_C

I’m not an expat just yet but I have visited Turkey enough to have an understanding of what I’ll be facing.  As a first generation American to Turkish parents, I know basic Turkish with very limited vocabulary.  I am certain the little Turkish I know will help me overcome many obstacles in daily life and I would advise future expats (and current ones) to invest the time and effort in learning basic Turkish.  Many times, I don’t understand a lot words people use but being able to ask for clarification in Turkish becomes the key to adapting to your new life. 


Beyond that, Turkish people are most always very helpful to do what they can to assist you with  whatever needs you have.  They are good natured and hospitable people.


Be inquisitive and open minded in learning the ways and culture of Turkey to ease your adjustment to your new life.  Enjoy the process.

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