Living in a different country can be a culture shock for many people, so make sure you know about the food, customs and culture of the place you are planning on moving to. Here is some of my experience of moving from Spain to the UK.
The first thing that I did when I got out of the airport was to cross the road, but I looked the wrong way!In the UK the cars drive on the lefthand side of the road whereas in Spain they drive on the right. I almost got run over because I was still thinking I was in Spain. You have to be very careful when you move to another place.
Drink water
In the UK the filtering（过滤）of the water means that you can drink straight from the tap. On my first night back I forgot that I could drink water from the taps and spent the night wishing I had a bottle of water. When I woke up, I realized how silly I had been.
Time is different
If we are going for a proper night out at the weekend in Spain we might not meet until 10 or 11 pm at night or even later sometimes. This means we might not actually get home until 5 or 6 o'clock the following morning. !
Greet everyone with a kiss
In the UK most men use a handshake to greet other men. Women may be greeted with a handshake, a hug or a kiss on the cheek, depending on the situation. In Spain, among my friends, everyone is greeted with a kiss on both cheeks and maybe a quick hug.
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A. Be careful on the road B. Drive on the left side of the road C. In the UK that is already past the bedtime D. Different places have different cultures and rules E. In Spain, most people buy large bottles of water to drink F. In Spain, the days are warmer, the sun shines brightly and everyone is relaxed G. If they are good friends, they may give each other a quick hug but that is about it |
