European Culture

Going to a different country for the first time can be very shocking and many people handle it differently. I have found it fairly easy to get around and not have too much of a problem with the language barrier. I think having some background in Spanish helped me pick up the language quickly. I found that people seemed to be nicer when you started off saying hello and do you speak English in their language then starting off in English then switching. The language barrier is definitely the most frustrating thing about going to a country that doesn't speak English. Although most people do speak English, if you ask, I have run into a few who don't and its frustrating at first but then its okay because they are in the same position. I just think if people respect the language barrier and are prepared to butcher some words everyone will be fine and happy.