Expat DNA

Breaking down the Expat DNA:

What makes a great expat :

• The ability to adapt to change – being flexible.
• Keeping an open mind on the people and cultures that you encounter.
• Learning & Speaking the local language.
• Living, eating and going about life like the locals do and enjoying it : Being local.
• Keen to observe and absorb the sights, sounds, smells and sensations that the world has to offer.
• Open to new experiences and learning something new everyday.

Bad expat DNA:

• Doesn’t stop complaining (Language is too hard, people are too rude or different).
• Prefer to mingle only with expats who are similar to themselves.
• Not making an effort to try the local foods or adhere to local customs.
• Lead their lives like they did in their home country: resistant to change.
• Gets homesick at the first thought of their home country.

Irrelevant DNA:

• Being a well travelled individual has no bearing on being an expat. First time expats have just as much fun.

• Have a high paying job – not a prerequisite to leading a fun and happy expat life.

Reprinted from: http://www.feedbacq.com/blog/do-you-have-expat-dna/

Inspiration:

"We have to thank Lindsey for allowing us to create this infographic.

We were inspired to make this infographic after we came across her blog on becoming a French Expat. You can find her blog here."