What do expats find most challenging?

"People's manners in Germany, which sometimes lack of politeness are challenging. Spoiled children: thank you low birth rate. The Arbeitszeugnis: an arbitrary and understated work assessment. The cash culture when you are used to credit cards. Thriftiness aka Lidl Kultur, the backlash of a cheap cost of living certainly and Calvinist rests. Culture of suing instead of negotiating and being flexible. This I-work-therefore-I-neglect-my-child as a mother aka Rabenmutter attitude. The way German press see foreign countries. It is mostly hard to deepen any friendships, keep any contacts at long term. You have the impression people do not like answering e-mails," remarked another expat who made the move to Frankfurt, Germany.

"One of the most challenging aspects of the local culture for expats in Frankfurt is the language barrier. Although many people in the city speak English, the majority of the population speaks German, and it can be difficult for expats to communicate with locals without a good grasp of the language. Additionally, the local culture can be quite formal and conservative, which can be difficult for expats to adjust to. Finally, the cost of living in Frankfurt is quite high, and expats may find it difficult to find affordable housing and other necessities," explained one expat living in Frankfurt, Germany.

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