A few cultural questions

[~Jackie~ 30]

It's the darn weather in Chicagoland. It's either snowing or freezing and the skies are always gray. When the weather is nicer he can walk to the library.

We will work this out. Right now he is reading about classes at our junior college. He found a course on being a bank teller. It meets for 8 weeks and covers everything a bank teller needs to know.

Jax

Edited February 11, 2010 by ♥J+I♥

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I would just like to remind everyone that sometimes something meant humorously isn't always seen that way. Gentle teasing and good natured fun is fine but try to make it clear that it is such so it doesn't get seen as mockery. If it was meant as mockery, then please don't go there again. Thanks!

Edited February 11, 2010 by Kathryn41

[NancylovesAhmad 1]

I would just like to remind everyone that sometimes something meant humorously isn't always seen that way. Gentle teasing and good natured fun is fine but try to make it clear that it is such so it doesn't get seen as mockery. If it was meant as mockery, then please don't go there again. Thanks!

I completely agree. :thumbs: It is very obvious that there are some people that enjoy being sarcastic more than they like to be helpful.

Tamara it seems like you guys are doing all of great things to get him prepared for the move here. My husband will be flying in tomorrow and as much as we have discussed everything I still know there will be culture shock and that it will only get better with time.

[Tamara and Mehdi 0]

Thanks Nancy!! I know you can never be too prepared and no matter what there will be some cultural shock. Hopefully all incidents will be humorous and not serious. A part of me cant wait for that moment where I can look at him and go "see I told you so...you dont know everything" hahaha...Mehdi is just like my father thinking he knows everything until something doesn't happen the way he was soooo sure it was going to happen and its made for some comical experiences lol

I bet you're super excited Nancy for your husbands arrival...tomorrow will be a great day!!!!!

[Laveau 67]

Maybe you're worrying for nothing. I disagree with the previous post that said ALL people who move from a different culture experience culture shock. Kamran did not. I asked him again right before I decided to add this reply if he was home sick for Pakistan or experienced culture shock. I must add that he never visited a western country before moving to USA. And although he loves loves loves Paki food he eats pretty much eats anything without complaint. I've never had to cater to him as far as food goes. Except he doesn't like the taste of pork chops and pork roast. He'll eat breakfast sausages, Italian sausages, little smokies, and pepperoni which I find really funny. Anyway, perhaps Mehdi will surprise you and take to small town USA nicely. It can happen!

[sandinista! 1,816]

Maybe you're worrying for nothing. I disagree with the previous post that said ALL people who move from a different culture experience culture shock. Kamran did not. I asked him again right before I decided to add this reply if he was home sick for Pakistan or experienced culture shock. I must add that he never visited a western country before moving to USA. And although he loves loves loves Paki food he eats pretty much eats anything without complaint. I've never had to cater to him as far as food goes. Except he doesn't like the taste of pork chops and pork roast. He'll eat breakfast sausages, Italian sausages, little smokies, and pepperoni which I find really funny. Anyway, perhaps Mehdi will surprise you and take to small town USA nicely. It can happen!

that's largely been our experience as well. (except for the whole sausage thing!) there's definitely no mold anyways when it comes to immigration and adjusting.