tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8206778360729711890.post824174142398563477..comments2024-03-28T10:00:31.198+01:00Comments on Orchids and Onions: Meeting new people as an ex-patBeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8206778360729711890.post-11386933648930017592014-06-29T21:34:02.333+02:002014-06-29T21:34:02.333+02:00Brigitta,
Vielen Dank für den Comment! Ich glau...Brigitta, <br /><br />Vielen Dank für den Comment! Ich glaube auch, dass man nie aufgeben sollte, neue Leute kennenlernen zu können. Ich bin auch ein sprachfreudiger Typ und als Kalifornierin, es ist mir leicht Small Talk zu machen. Aber es ist absolut richtig, dass die Schweizer vielleicht doch im Vergleich zu uns aus Kali eher verschlossener sind so wie die aus Hamburg.<br /><br />I think what also comes into play is that my standard German is much better than my Swiss German (understanding). My impression is that most natives would rather speak English with me than 'Schriftdeutsch'. And, while I understand that, I'm not always interested in helping people practice their English! I then tend to shy away from English-only situations, thus resulting in a bit more isolation. Oi vey!<br /><br />Again, thank you for your post!<br />Liebes Grüssli aus Züri<br />BBeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8206778360729711890.post-11638953400660737862014-06-29T19:53:35.063+02:002014-06-29T19:53:35.063+02:00Dear Beata,
I saw your comment on Tom's blog....Dear Beata, <br />I saw your comment on Tom's blog. <br />It is difficult to make new friends in a foreign city - and it seems to depend a bit on the city too. In 6 years in Hamburg a found two real good friends - and I'm an outgoing person who's job as vocational advisor demands that I easily can talk with people, and can listen. Hamburgians might be more like Schweizer - nice, but very reserved. Here in Berlin (almost 4 years) I met a lot more people and am well acquainted with. <br />I think: don't give up (though one might be vexed or baffled sometimes). Have a visiting card with you - two of my best acquaitances here I got that way. (Often one chats, and then one thinks: Oh, she was nice - sorry I didn't invite her for a coffee). I wish you luck! Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8206778360729711890.post-53452883391983331802014-06-16T23:40:20.810+02:002014-06-16T23:40:20.810+02:00Thanks for your comment! I agree that the whole t...Thanks for your comment! I agree that the whole thing is like a courtship of sorts. I've two volunteer gigs at present (one long-term and the other just under half a year), and, while we do all get on, it doesn't seem that hanging out outside the bounds of the volunteer arena is likely to happen. I shall press on even in the face of discouragement!Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886227825064266814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8206778360729711890.post-14908769221536518512014-06-16T20:18:57.040+02:002014-06-16T20:18:57.040+02:00Meeting people that will stick with you can be rea...Meeting people that will stick with you can be really hard. It's almost like dating!! I spent the better part of a summer trying to woo the friendship of a very near neighbour. Only to listen to her complain of her trying to make friends with another neighbourhood couple, but her husband was not keen on the match up. It is a tricky bit. I've had better luck getting involved with volunteer groups or craft groups to meet people. Good luck with it:)LittleRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954384288938803824noreply@blogger.com