" Difficult , but worth it . Every metre I wake up on a beautiful spring day , all it take is a glance out my window across the blue horizon of Paris to recall that I ’m among the luckiest people in the world . "

As if visiting another country isn’t stressful enough, moving to another country can be a thousand times more difficult. Learning a new language can be intimidating, adjusting to the culture, and getting used to a new way of life are some things to expect when moving to another country.

These Redditors break the surprising true statement they learned when they moved toFrance :

Inflation Isn’t As Bad As America

There’s A Range Of Different Cuisines

Bakeries Use A Lot Of Butter

Strikes Happen Often

Eating Is Seen As A Social Gathering

Making An Effort To Speak French Goes A Long Way

Greetings Are Important

Your Home Might Not Have Internet Access

French People Work To Live And Don’t Live To Work

The Job Market Is Tough

Restaurant Culture Is Different

Kissing (la bise) Culture Has Changed

A Low Carb Diet Is Difficult

Driving Can Be Intense

Vacation Culture Is Different

Homes Are Much Smaller In Size

There’s A Lot Of Diversity

Life Is Slower Paced

It’s Worth It!

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