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\n Expanding your horizons may come with some social and culinary surprises in these popular countries.
\n ADVERTISEMENTMullets in Australia. Ice swimming in Norway. Strict rules in Switzerland. These national features are united by their ability to surprise the British, according to a new ranking of culture shocks in popular expat countries.\u00a0Moving abroad involves leaving your comfort zone. Regardless of how much you plan ahead, there\u2019s always going to be surprising elements – that\u2019s part of the joy of travel.Now international health insurance provider William Russell has grouped together the most common of these surprises in the 10 most Googled destinations: Australia, Spain, Canada, the US, New Zealand, Switzerland, Portugal, Thailand, Norway and Ireland.By examining articles on \u2018culture shock\u2019 in these countries, it\u2019s pulled together some revealing findings – that reflect on British expats as much as their new homes.Social interactions surprise British expats the mostThe most common cultural differences related to \u2018social interactions\u2019, the researchers found, accounting for 157 of the 648 shocks studied.\u00a0Though closest to home, Ireland had the highest number of cultural shocks in this category, with social interactions comprising almost half of all those reported.\u00a0Brits were taken aback by the modesty and friendliness to strangers they\u2019d encountered over the Irish Sea.\u00a0On the other side of the world in New Zealand, it’s the quietness of people that has taken expats by surprise, as they get acquainted with Maori culture.\u00a0\u00a0Food and drink surprises, from Australia to SpainCultural shocks regarding local food and drink were the second biggest category for those looking to move abroad, with just under 100 identified.\u00a0It\u2019s not simply the type of produce on offer, but the timing of meals. In Spain, for example, people tend to have a lighter breakfast and eat later than in the UK.\u00a0\u00a0Australia was close behind on the food shock factor, given its wildly different biodiversity. Kangaroos, considered cute exotic creatures in the British Isles, can be deemed pests and so a sensible food source Down Under.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0America\u2019s food and drink choices are the biggest culture shock for those moving to the States, the researchers add. The wide variety of food in supermarkets and restaurants and large portion sizes are key points of contrast.Lifestyle differences on the continent, from Spain to SwitzerlandLifestyle-related cultural shocks are the third highest category, according to William Russell\u2019s analysis.They are prevalent in European countries, with many occurring in Spain, Switzerland, and Portugal. In Portugal, these include people being less punctual than at home and businesses closing earlier in the afternoon.\u00a0According to figures from Spain\u2019s Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, just under 410,000 British citizens live in Spain – attracted by its sunnier climate and chilled lifestyle.\u00a0ADVERTISEMENTBut the Spanish lifestyle can still catch Brits off guard, including the propensity to greet people with a kiss and be loud in public. It swings both ways, of course, with Spaniards frequently expressing surprise (and sometimes dismay) at British behaviour abroad.\u00a0\u00a0In Switzerland, there are strict rules against some things that are commonplace in Britain, such as crossing the road on a red light. Chores on a Sunday, like mowing the lawn, are also frowned upon.While the Norwegians surprise Brits with their love of open-air swimming year-round, given their freezing climate.As for the Australian mullet, it\u2019s likely to be less of a shock in future, as the trend makes its way to London.ADVERTISEMENTIf you\u2019re wondering how to handle culture shock, check out this advice from an Irish writer who won over the French, and our round-up of tips for digital nomads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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