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5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Opinionated: 12:50pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
There are various reasons that may prompt you to relocate. It may be an inter or intrastate relocation. Whatever the case may be, you should know that the culture will be different from what you are used to. Hence, you do not want to fall short of their way of life especially if you are relocating to a culturally and religiously sensitive location like Northern Nigeria. There are some actions that you can take to ensure that your cultural transition is as smooth as possible. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares some of them. Learn the local language One of the easiest ways to blend into a new culture is to learn how to speak the local language. Doing this will make it simple for you to network, conduct business and integrate yourself into your local community. Join local expat communities Once you have arrived at your new destination, you will most likely make new friends with the people that you come across along the way. It is better to join an expat community because you will receive reliable advice based on the experiences they have garnered living with the people. Join the landlord association Another way to settle into a new culture is by joining the landlord association. You can find friends as well as network. This said, ensure that you make them know that just moved into the community. Seek out colleagues If you are being relocated for work purposes, it is not out of place for you to request that your organisation put you in contact with employees who are already working at where you are relocating. Just make sure you contact the person before you move. Do your research Doing a bit of research is important before relocating to a new location, city or community. And, an essential part of this is understanding your new culture. Thus, research ahead of time and ensure that you are aware of things such as the local cuisine, festivals, holidays, dress codes, prevalent religions and spiritual beliefs. source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-tips-blending-new-culture-relocate/ cc: lalasticlala mynd44 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by acc001(f): 12:54pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Opinionated: |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Cerebrae(m): 12:54pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by elog(m): 12:54pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Summary Learn the local language Join local expat communities Join the landlord association; that is if you own the place you're staying o Seek out colleagues Do your research 4 Likes |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by nnamdiumeh: 12:54pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Nice one op Are u jobless or want to develop yourself as an entrepreneur? Then visit the link in my signature |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by flyca: 12:55pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Learning the language is very very important. I can tell you how much learning fluent Chinese has helped me personally. Same beautiful experiences for many of my friends who took time and pains to learn the language. While some others feel there is no need since their classes will be in English, others say the language is too hard (I agree). Others think there will no need for it in the future - imagine. Excuses! Just last week, I got a work visa there in the Abuja consulate. My visa got stamped the same day that I took my documents there. No prior booking! Just me one on one with the Chinese consular. I just explained myself to him in undiluted Chinese. He was shocked. The rest is a happy ending That's my latest language breakthrough. Same way, the day 5 of us Nigerians went for Huawei interview. Only one person got called, guess who? Sit your damn ass down and learn. Stop "painting the town red" with scholarship money! 23 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by don4real18(m): 12:55pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Booking space is a hobby |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by apatheticme(f): 12:55pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Nice tips. |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Nackzy: 12:55pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
OP sorry not in Port Harcourt..ikwerre man no gree 1 Like |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by madjune(m): 12:56pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Get a babe from the local community and the rest will be added onto you. 4 Likes |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Idydarling(f): 12:56pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Is it possible to learn Hausa like that? |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by blueflowers(f): 12:59pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Good points |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by RealHaute: 12:59pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
madjune: Like the meanest gangster's babe? 1 Like |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by MissRaine69(f): 1:02pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
elog:You are savage |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Nobody: 1:05pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
True. |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Ogalanyachieze: 1:06pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Buhari needs this he will soon relocate to... Well if he cant get this asap i think yar ad has a copy he can photocopy for a dear brother... * runs out of thread* hides behind kanu* |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by elog(m): 1:09pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by MissRaine69(f): 1:24pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
elog:I can't say I am complaining I do find the long epistles repeatedly posted here a bit much. I dont know why people don't don't summarise |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Nobody: 1:25pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Thanks for this article. A lot of people don't believe they need a culture change when they relocate . The first thing they normally do is to be looking for job or wife without been able to integrate themselves in their new environment through cultural change . This is what is happening to Nigerians abroad especially western world. Eventually they are frustrated and found themselves operating out of the system and attendant stagnation. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Nobody: 1:27pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
flyca:Well done you. That is an inspiration. You are an asset. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by elog(m): 1:32pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Probably cause it wouldn't make front page MissRaine69: |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by MissRaine69(f): 1:32pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
elog:That says a lot then .... 1 Like |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by DoubleO07: 1:45pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
elog: Your head dey Dir Jor |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by ferhyntorlah(f): 2:35pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
flyca: The man who sees and thinks about tomorrow. God bless you champ! 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by Switup: 2:37pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
flyca:Hello china... Nihaw?? 1 Like |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by madjune(m): 3:43pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
RealHaute: You know what the time is, bro. |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by generaluthman: 8:18pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
Nice tips |
Re: 5 Tips For Blending Into A New Culture When You Relocate. by zaimeg: 11:08am On Aug 10, 2017 |
flyca:How can I learn Chinese? Any pointers? Abeg give me small clue. |
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