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Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by seunny4lif(m): 6:44pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
No you must work OlawaleBammie: |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by shantti(m): 6:49pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
I don't care about the nonsense cultural shock, if I c opportunity, I will japa. Tell me which cultural shock pass not having what to eat, tell me, no, I say tell me 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by OlawaleBammie: 7:12pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
shantti:even if na 10 dollars per hour, u sef check am na, do the maths na That is 200dollars per day |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by OlawaleBammie: 7:13pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
justscorchone:hell is more realistic for u people than heaven |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by OlawaleBammie: 7:13pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
seunny4lif:nibo |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by Bbbw: 7:14pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Hmmm |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by shantti(m): 7:14pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
OlawaleBammie: U no go pay tax, buy food, light bill, water bill, phone bill, rent..................... |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by planetx: 7:29pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
BigIyanga:Craze and ignorance they worry you, heart disease kills 600,000 Americans yearly. They have lost almost a million souls to covid, why didn't their ventilators save them. |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by StAmbrose1(m): 7:37pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
MeghaneMorgane:Some french understand English. Except you went to the remote or less desirable places in France. Also, your demeanor, and appearance sometimes pose a barrier. |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by ItsmeF: 7:46pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
aidameoryou: Dakar |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by MeghaneMorgane(f): 7:48pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
StAmbrose1: I’m glad you said some. If you don’t come across those few people who speak, you need to use google translate. Most of the government administrative offices can’t help you if you don’t speak French. You’re forced to always go with a friend who speaks French and English. Those days I used to go with my Cameroonian friends. Or you’re force to use a translation app. Those days were hard. But I thank God for growth. Now I can express myself comfortably in French and be understood. I also understand when people talk as well. |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by edoairways: 7:59pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Faller:No wonder |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by StAmbrose1(m): 8:04pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
SeriouslySense:Overpopulation has not posed any issue to any reasonable country. China the most populous country made regulations on population because they were over 1.3 billion! And they didn't have any idea on how to leverage it well. And Nigeria is no even up to 250 million yet, not to talk of 300 million! You can see how well USA used its large population as a big advantage. The other factors are mostly the problem if corruption is the major part. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by StAmbrose1(m): 8:21pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
MeghaneMorgane:It is nice that you made such language developments. May I ask what proceses did you use in the acquisition of the language? Some french do know English, but blind patriotism and subtle racism mixed with some elements of xenophobia would make them feint ignorance of English, so do the Germans. |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by MeghaneMorgane(f): 8:36pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
StAmbrose1: Whatever is the reason the French don’t like to speak English doesn’t matter to me. The good thing was that it forced me to learn the language. I also think language is a vital part of culture. They need to speak it to preserve it whether anyone likes it or not. I used lots of resources 1. I went to a church that spoke only in French. I didn’t go to Nigerian church because they spoke in French and translated in English. I needed to hear just French. 2. I joined language clubs on Facebook. We go to a bar and just speak. We talk over a glass of beer. That way I got to meet with locals and was hearing French even more 3. I moved into a residence were I shared kitchen with other. I stayed in this residence for a while and honestly, it helped a lot because I spoke with others who spoke fluent French 4. I had 2 hours French class every week 5. I got a job in a restaurant. This job helped me improve my French drastically 6. I just listened to French. I practiced French on my own for at least one hour everyday Funny thing now is that I have relaxed and don’t even bother anymore because I pick up new words and expressions very fast. I’m literally surrounded by French speaking people everyday. I only speak English when I’m speaking with my friends and family from Nigeria. If not, I’m speaking French. 4 Likes |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by SeriouslySense(m): 8:50pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Agreed. StAmbrose1: |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by JoyousFurnitire(m): 9:00pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
dayoscape: Normal normal sef I no dey sleep |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by FBCventures: 9:09pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
I prefer even if night be like daybreak and day be like night pass this Naija normal season way corruption and bad leader make everywhere hot Contact me for cat fish, both juvenile and figerlines |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by OlawaleBammie: 9:09pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
shantti:omo a don taya sef, maje i hold my side here jare But wait, are u telling me that people over there are not making saves?? |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by Arthurnna: 9:30pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Haaaa,3am and everywhere bright like that! Here our 3am na Ghost time noni ... Are you sure you people's clocks and watches dey work at all?? smile11s: |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by loliapoopy2013(f): 10:11pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Faller: What did you do to adjust quickly? Cold is one of my greatest fear. And which country is that, please? |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by BigIyanga: 10:19pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Winters23:Consolation for the poor. GMB lives in the UK because of the health system. Tinubu depends on US/UK to live. Osibanjo’s 80% of investments are in $£.abroad. Aisha Buhari lives in Dubai. Atiku has businesses in Dubai, UK and US. Peter Obi has business and investments in abroad. Your wealth not fit build meguard house for these inndividuals who dont trust Naija. Dont worrry about dying.. cos it’s appointed unto average Naija to die in their 50s.. just chilax Naija is happening to u.. |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by omoyankee3(m): 10:31pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Na me dey shock culture now |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by loliapoopy2013(f): 10:57pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
SeriouslySense: How bad is Winter, and fast were you able to adjust? Cold sabi catch me. |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by loliapoopy2013(f): 11:08pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
Faller:. Wow, thanks for your prompt response. Am rounding up my level 3 diploma in health and social care. Am in my 150 hours clinical after which am done. With Ukraine people there, do you think it will be easy getting care jobs with Cos? |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by SeriouslySense(m): 11:16pm On Apr 23, 2022 |
I wear my sweater, and try not to expose my body to cold, always have vitamin c, Panadol incase i notice flu, exercise also helps me, and due to the lack of sunlight, and darker skin, its harder to get enough vitamin d from the sunlight, so i make sure to take fish, to get vitamin d which also helps in synthesizing calcium sources for stronger bones. Winter is tough, but by taking the necessary precaution, such as having sweater, or jackets, drinking hot fluid, using the indoor heater moderately, exercising, keeping some medicines at home, and getting enough vitamin d, one is able to boost the toughness of the body and mental balance. loliapoopy2013: |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by aidameoryou: 1:54am On Apr 24, 2022 |
ItsmeF: I've lived in Sen, and it doesn't happen as you said bro |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by Nobody: 6:40am On Apr 24, 2022 |
loliapoopy2013: Firstly getting a job isn't easy, I see a lot of Nigerians here doing menial jobs such as Driving, Security guards and so on, But also there are a lot of Nigerians working as professionals, so anything is possible. While the influx of Ukrainians might have an impact in getting some kind of Jobs, You still stand a chance of getting whatsoever job you want as long as you know what you're doing. Let me be honest with you, I'm not going to raise your Hopes up by saying getting a job is easy since you're a professional, but also I won't drag your chances down by saying it's hard and blah blah blah, because anything is possible. What I'll just say to you is try your best to be very good at whatever you're doing, and leave the rest for God 1 Like |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by Nobody: 6:50am On Apr 24, 2022 |
StAmbrose1: I was in France some months ago, and I had to leave quickly because of the Language barrier, for some reason best known to them, they hate speaking English. I japa leave them abeg, although I wasn't planning on staying there, but the language barrier made my stay even shorter. In the UK you'll see them trying to impress you with their heavy accented English, but in their home town, reverse is the case, Don't get me wrong I'm not generalizing, but the French people like wahala abeg |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by DonMekino(m): 8:31am On Apr 24, 2022 |
Winters23: So why do you need police escort? Everybody cannot be super rich, but if the system is working here, 80% of the population can just be comfortable |
Re: A Culture Shock For A Nigerian In Diaspora by shantti(m): 8:38am On Apr 24, 2022 |
OlawaleBammie: If u get the opportunity to japa, JAPA!!!!!!!!! without looking back, in fact FLEE!!!!!!!!!! from dis country. What I am trying to tell u is that u shouldn't expect to turn into a millionaire overnight in Canada, America etc. U can save if u have focus |
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