What struck you about Portugal?

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Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator24 March 2021 07:10:44

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Hello everybody,

When you first settled in Portugal, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Portugal and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here.
We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you discovered once you arrived in Portugal: customs, traditions, interesting or fun facts etc.

What were the things that surprised you the most after your arrival?

Are there any practices that are particularly out of step with your culture of origin? If so, what are they?

What do you think about them?

Did you get used to these and adopt some of these traditions or norms?

Do you think you would take some of the customs of Portugal with you if you were to return to your home country or move to another country?

Thank you!

Cheryl,
Expat.com team

slugsurmamates Serial expat

Member since 10 February 2019

slugsurmamatesSerial expat31 March 2021 17:20:17

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Stour.
Black stour.
Forming everywhere, increasing by the day in every corner of every room.
It's like the Red Weed from War of The Worlds.

fazendas New member

Member since 06 April 2021

fazendasNew member06 April 2021 20:49:28

Hello Cheryl
I am very surprised of plenty of strange things in this country......

Eliane20 Member

Member since 03 July 2020

Eliane20Member06 April 2021 23:56:04

fazendas wrote:
Hello Cheryl
I am very surprised of plenty of strange things in this country......

Like what?

CaptnBlynd New member

Member since 31 July 2020

CaptnBlyndNew member07 April 2021 07:32:53

Stour: dust forming a cloud or deposited in a mass.

Dust? I suspect that I am missing something here.

emailfamily Member

Member since 30 March 2021

emailfamilyMember20 April 2021 20:03:51

Yes, we are all definitely missing something here.

jkmet Member

Member since 20 December 2020

jkmetMember26 April 2021 17:57:51

So far, these responsible are not helpful. In fact, they are nonsense. Please be specific in supporting your responses, whether pro or con. Thank you

patrox New member

Member since 25 October 2020

patroxNew member26 April 2021 18:10:56

The way to handle round-abouts, you have to be on the left side if you go in front or "left", even if you're alone ! I got used to it

Dc0106 New member

Member since 18 March 2017

Dc0106New member27 April 2021 10:59:39

The friendliness of the people is a plus, pastel de Nata's
On the down side the bureaucracy and the level of corruption from the bottom to the top.

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