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9 Things Friends From Home Say/Ask When You Move to Europe

8/14/2015

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You're either one of the two: you're the friend who has said these things or you're the friend that lives in Europe and has heard this. Either way, I'm sure you've had a similar experience and you've just laughed about it really. Here are the top 9 things that my friends from back home have said to me or asked me :)

1. "I'm going to visit you!"

I have learned to take this phrase with a grain of salt. Of course life may get in the way but if you're not serious about it then don't toy with my heart! I'm always down for European adventures and showing my friends this wonderful place! So don't say it unless you have a valid passport and money saved up!

2. "I'm so jealous!"

I never know what to say to this. If you say this to me and I don't respond or I take a long time to reply, it's because I have no idea what to say back to that. Do I say "thank you"? "Thank you for being jealous"? Haha. I suppose it's quite flattering, I mean, you're being honest about how you feel and that's great! Just know that I will never know the right response to it!

3. "Say something in German."

Scheiße... (Or the equivalent to that in another language spoken in Europe).
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4. "Do you drive on the other side of the road?"

No. The answer is no. Not everywhere in Europe do you have to drive on the "other side of the road”.
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5. "You're so European, now."

Am I? Last time I checked I'm pretty sure I was still from the U S of A. What does a European even look like? 
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Could she be European?

6. "When are you coming to visit?"

When are YOU coming to visit?! If you've asked this question, you're probably the same person who said they would come visit me. It would cost just as much for me to fly back home as it would for you to fly and come see me. I would rather much spend that money on traveling here. ;)

7. "How do you travel so much?"

I put traveling as a priority along with other important responsibilities in my life. I just do it. I research where I want to go and just go if I feel like going. Traveling in Europe does not cost nearly as much as it does in the States. I do travel a lot which would involve more money but there are ways to save up for those trips and ways to save during the trip. (Maybe I'll write a post on how to do that).

8. "I'm living vicariously through you!"

That's AWESOME! Yes, I post a lot about traveling and the things I see here while I'm in Europe but in no way is it for me to boast about it. I'm extremely grateful and wish that what you see through my pictures is only to encourage you to travel more. It's not about the picture, it's about the experience behind it. You all won't see it until you do it.

9. "You've changed."

I've never been offended by this because the fact of the matter is, you're right! I have changed. Change is what happens to people each day when they are living their lives. It's hard to stay the same person every day when you meet people from all walks of life and they have an effect on you. You see things differently; you don't just see things in the same perspective. You learn customs of other countries and can agree with some of them. You try new things, you do things you said you never would, you reach new goals and that's all part of growing up. It's not that I forgot where I came from, I am just incorporating some new knowledge with some old.
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What are some other things you or your friends have said or asked? Comment below to keep this going ;)

23 Comments
Maria Mejia
8/13/2015 05:43:56 am

Number 6 is my favorite and I too would rather spend that money traveling here in Europe. This is a once in a lifetime experience and I'm so greatful to have it.

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Ada
8/14/2015 12:36:54 am

You're so right! I tell my friends they could come stay with me and they would save so much money instead of staying in hotels!

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Lola
8/13/2015 09:31:02 am

You should wite about hamam baths 😂. Great post ♡

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Ada
8/14/2015 12:37:31 am

I can't wait for that post, it's going to be funny haha

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Paola
8/13/2015 03:39:03 pm

Love this! :)

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Ada
8/14/2015 12:38:03 am

And I love you!

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Lonte
8/13/2015 08:09:09 pm

It's so different the other way around, when I moved to the US to follow my American husband, my German and European friends said they would visit and they really did to a point I have to put a stop because I need a break from constantly washing the sheets lol

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Ada
8/14/2015 12:39:33 am

Haha that's awesome your friends visited you! Everyone's experience is different and these were just the TOP things my friends have said, there's been many more and sometimes bazaar questions asked haha

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Daisy
8/14/2015 04:04:22 am

Why are you so concerned with what other people say to you? Perhaps if you listened with your heart instead of your inflated ego and arrogance you would understand the message inside the comments given you. It sounds like you are an attention craving narcissist. Trust me, if I were your friend or acquaintance, I would never even speak to you let alone visit you.

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Daisy
8/14/2015 06:15:44 am

Daisy, I appreciate your concern and your honesty. In no way was this post intended be shown as arrogant. I wish you knew me as well as other people in my life to see past this. But like you said, I shouldn't be concerned about what other people think of me and you're right. You comment is not anything I take personally.

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Rebecca Watson link
8/14/2015 06:42:58 am

Yes and yes! This is a great post. You're so European is one of my favorites. What does that even mean? !? Thanks for sharing!

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Ada
8/14/2015 07:15:07 am

Haha I think maybe they mean by the way we dress or talk? I feel like I dress like a bum so it might be the way I talk lol

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Sierra
8/14/2015 09:17:12 am

I'm pretty sure I have said several of these things to you, if not thought them to myself 😂

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Pat White
8/14/2015 09:20:37 am

Germany was awesome, the people were Friendly but was glad to get back to the world of closets and round door knobs of home. Proud to be from the United States of America....

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Cindy
8/14/2015 10:45:36 am

No. 8 - My friends and former colleagues are living vicariously through me. Now I'm forced to update my Facebook regularly. Which I only did once every 6 months before coming here. :)

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Ada
8/14/2015 06:39:48 pm

Haha! Probably and that's completely ok, I think some of these things are quite funny! Oh, and I'll send you a postcard on my next trip coming up soon! :D

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Ada
8/14/2015 06:40:54 pm

Pat, you are right! Germany is amazing but there are some things that I miss from the U.S. as well!

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Ada
8/14/2015 06:41:44 pm

Haha that's funny, I'm sure you're doing a great job updating them!

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Loli
8/18/2015 09:08:44 am

My friends and family assume I have tons of money because I travel. And #1 is so true. Everyone says it but few actually visit

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Eileen
8/21/2015 07:48:51 am

Love it and my favorite is #8! And yes, those friends of mine who said they will come to visit, were the same people that asked the same question when are you coming to visit..lol great post!

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Katie
1/14/2016 01:24:36 pm

Ah these are all so true! Since I just moved to Germany in August I've heard almost every one of these!

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Ada Diaz
1/14/2016 10:32:20 pm

Katie, I knew there had to be someone who could relate me on this! :)

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Jacqueline
4/4/2018 07:08:45 am

Lol! I've heard so many of these! Funny post

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