Your experience of culture shock in Sri Lanka

Christine ViP

Member since 29 September 2008

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ChristineViP19 August 2015 07:10:31

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Hi,

Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes.

How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Sri Lanka.

What is your advice regarding the don聮ts and what would you recommend to avoid any mistake?

Thank you in advance for sharing your stories,

Christine

Maryanne K New member

Member since 19 June 2015

Maryanne KNew member26 August 2015 04:32:24

Interesting topic!

I have had several experiences that completely shocked me since i moved here seven years ago.

But the most shocking one is the dating rules here.

Casual friendships between the opposite sex is often misinterpreted.

I mean you just cant have聽 male friends without others thinking you are sleeping around.

Then secondly, men often feel that foreign women are easy. SO they will date you, but not take you seriously as a life partner.

Then also family members are often against interracial marriages...

mal ViP

Member since 23 February 2010

malViP26 August 2015 05:51:19

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You are very true. Many local guys think foreign ladies are easy. But not all the guys not take you serious. Some guys like to marry a foreign lady but mostly to take a visa to foreign country not because they love you. Specially as a lady you have to be very thoughtful when dealing with those tuktuk drivers or the people who say that they are independent tour guides