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Another helpful video, thank you Patricia! I’m learning so much from your videos. Having expectations is another big mistake that is easy to fall into. Be observant to learn and not judge or compare.

I have to admit that it does feel surprisingly different to learn that the French wouldn't offer a simple amount of empathy for a person who might be experiencing a challenging moment. That seems odd to me. And I've lived in over ten different states in America. I've lived in NYC and all the way across the United States. And no matter how fast the pace has been, people still show a certain level of decency and care for even a stranger in America. And I've heard from friends and family members that have been to France, how many French people don't like to get involved if they see a person being harassed or harmed. But refusing to demonstrate basic human emotions for someone who has lost a wallet or pocket book, shouldn't be that taxing. I always thought the French would be quite passionate people on a whole host of topics. But I guess it's true to say we don't know a situation until you experienced it. I'm definitely considering a move to Europe. And France is one of my top options. I'm considering France, the Netherlands, UK, Ireland and Portugal. Hope to start traveling early next year.

Great tips thank you!

Wherever you go, there you are. You take your problems and challenges with you in addition to experiencing a new culture and language. It’s like jumping from relationship to relationship expecting a different outcome. Work on yourself before you take the plunge. Love your videos!

Fantastic advice Patricia! I enjoy books about France and Italy and your book suggestions sound great!

Fantastic video. I noticed that some expat groups in France tend to create enclaves and keep to themselves without trying to integrate much. My hubby and I intend to integrate more into the French community we live in and speak French more than English anytime possible. The cultural differences like the one you experienced with your lost purse are frustrating, and I felt your anxiety as you were sharing that story. I would have felt the same way. But I did notice that the French are less demonstrative in general. Even if they feel it, they keep it tight to the vest. My adult daughter is actually like that, so I feel like I understand it. She’s not cold, she just feels and demonstrates/emotes things a little differently. Thank you for sharing your insights and advice. You probably don’t realize the lives you are touching. ☺️

Votre français est excellent. J'ai recommencé à étudier le français après de 50 années. J'ai 74 ans. 😅 Cette fois je voudrais arriver a votre niveau! Merci, Patricia, pour l'inspiration! ❤ j'ai m'abonné à votre chaîne.

Great pointers Patricia! Thank you. 1) Hyper focusing 1:07 2) Running from something 4:09 3) Not knowing the rules 6:28 4) Understanding cultural differences 8:59 5) Purchasing a home too soon 12:48 6) Not spending time with locals who don't speak your language 14:10 7) Constantly complaining about differences 16:16

Is there a way to get a copy of Connections?

Excellent pointers, Patricia! Thank you

I want to make mistake #5 though, since I want the next phase of my life to start as soon as possible 😜

Great advice Patricia. I think learning the language, and some of the cultural differences may be my biggest challenges. Thanks!

Thanks! I’ve been sharing your videos to my clients who want to move to Italy. Same issues @getlostinitaly_ You’re the best!

I agree with your advice….especially about the importance of resiliency . You have to be prepared for not being able to “adult” in the ways one is used to in one’s home country…most especially if you do not speak the language when you first arrive. Take French lessons with a teacher…you will get great cultural insight along with communication skills. Yes and contact a coach like yourself that can provide valuable tools to help you to adapt. I also think it’s vital not to purchase a property before you travel around a bit and stay in a place to try it out for a while before taking the plunge.

Recently came back from 8 days in Paris and can’t wait to come spend longer in south of France….

I used a life coach years ago, it was helpful but i felt a bit exhausted from the effort of meeting the goals. The weekly meetings were motivating. I haven't taken it up again though i feel i am not as focused and disciplined as i could be. I'm retired and health limits me, but I still move (frustratingly slowly) towards goals. I really like your calm and confident, goal oriented vibe.

you lived 7 years in FRANCE and you still pronounce it "FRENS" ???

As young people say nowadays, get that bag and give yourself some flowers literally and figuratively!

So helpful!! I have some gigantic indoor plants that I am going to miss. I feel so sad about leaving them behind. I think because they are living things.😢

So inspiring! May I ask: Do most of your clients find you through UA-cam?

Also from Richmond and have been considering moving to France! How funny to find your video! Loved to hear your perspective. All things I’m finding so appealing about France.

What are some other mistakes or missteps you've heard expat make?

Hi Patricia! I’m just getting in to your videos and am enjoying your style. I first saw you on a guest spot maybe a year plus ago (Delights by Dawn) and now find you popping up on other channels I watch. Of course Adrian Leeds and before that Baguette Bound. I was surprised by the ride along format but I really like it! Your missteps may have been a bit painful for you but certainly are helpful for the rest of us. Admitting to making those missteps is very validating also as I like to be prepared and build up a lot of anxiety about making a mistake. Seeing you make a misstep and it’s fine (well eventually) is very calming. I’m wondering if you talk about the process of getting rid of things in preparation for the move and how you feel about what you got rid of and kept now. I will definitely be checking out your other videos. 👍🏻

Great story. Very courageous. Nothing grows in your comfort zone, right?. I am currently a principal of a middle school in America and will be retiring in a couple of years. I have a web design business as a side hustle. Hoping to grow that business and move to France when I retire. Looking at somewhere in Brittany.

Ive been working with Patricia and she is amazing. She’s helping me cut through the nonsense in my head to make my way to France. ❤

Various sages have said "our thoughts are what make us." Your positive thoughts and positive, constructive efforts have made your new life in France.

Thank you for this amazing channel! South Jersey girl here, too. Living in CO, and considering a move to France in about two years (retirement plan) with my husband. For all the right reasons. Your wisdom and advice is priceless as we prepare. Mentally and physically and financially. Keep up the amazing content! I’m learning so much from you and it feels so relatable. ☺️

I appreciate your videos so much! Thank you.

Thank you for this! I love that you said moving allowed you to “see what I was capable of”. I can relate to this completely. I have been teaching in the U.S. for 20 years and this is no longer for me for many reasons. I have been thinking of moving abroad for years.

Vous êtes une guerrière

I'm a licensed therapist and my specialty is to focus on the present and here and now with the solutions focused therapy model.

Hi Patricia ❤

Hello Patricia. This is off topic but here it goes. My older sister came to visit me for a few days, and I told her about you and a couple of other people living abroad. It's weird because neither she nor I have ever been married and we have no kids. Anyway, she was intrigued by you so we watched some bits and pieces of a couple of your videos. Then she watched some more on her own. She said she's going to live vicariously through you and some others as my beloved sister has very little desire for travel in the US. She would like to visit Maine; she has even less of a desire for foreign travel. That said dad and I convinced her to visit me in France with him once while I was on vacation there and she loved it. My dad and mom actually visited me in Lugano, Switzerland though we missed each other because I had not yet returned from Asia. Still they stayed with the people I had been staying with in Lugano and they had a great time. Lugano was my home away from home for many months.They also visited me in Spain. Later after mom's death in 88 my dad visited me in Brazil in 90. He made it to 96 before passing in 2017. My parents were special and my dad liked to travel though in his 80s he said no mas. My family and friends thought I would live overseas forever. That's a stressful subject for me that I don't like talking about. Oh, so you liked Québec. It's my sister who told me about you going there. I liked it;.I'd like to get to Montreal sometime.

What did you find most interesting about what I do or how I build my business?

Trop d’œufs, agressifs le matin, attention à votre santé ! (cf. espérance de vie dans les pays anglo-saxons), 12h. 13h. en France c'est égal pour le déjeuner. Diner à 19h ? Vous êtes sure d'habiter dans le Sud de la France ? Personne ne mange à 19h ici, c'est l'heure de l'apéro ! Là où vous êtes c'est le rugby qu'il faut regarder, par le foot, et encore moins du foot américain qui est une sorte de cricket, la distinction anglaise en moins. Vos critiques sur l'administration (tout est faisable en ligne ou presque) sont injustifiées et montre pour le coup que vous êtes devenue française pour l'hyper-critique sans objet. Une lettre en France arrive dans le temps convenu par le prix payé ! Les bus urbains sont ponctuels en France. Moi qui suis le quart de l'année en Italie les matchs entre les deux pays sont toujours problématiques ... alors que je me dis "que le meilleur gagne" (pour l'instant avec le rugby il y a peu de doute !). Bon Patricia, soyons sérieux, il faut absolument vous mettre à nos mœurs culinaires, vous serez encore plus heureuse.

Parfois en tant que français on peut être triste ou même désespéré de voir que trop de français n'aiment plus assez la France, des personnes comme vous nous redonnent confiance dans notre pays, et, le plus important : le sourire ! Bravo pour cette vidéo et pour votre ouverture d'esprit. Vivant le quart de l'année en Italie j'y retrouve ces plaisirs dont vous parle, entre autre celui d'entrer dans un magasin juste pour échanger avec le vendeur dans une langue qui n'est pas la mienne.

Congratulations Patricia I'm so happy that you are preparing for the DELF exam!!! You should be so proud of yourself with everything you have accomplished in your time there. There will always be ups and downs moments of doubt and difficult times. But you come out a different person on the other side. Wiser and more resilient!!

Hello! If you were installed in Alsace you may have a salty breakfast in the morning. As far I remenber I prefere to have one of those type of salty breakfast. If I have the choice, I alqays take this kind of breakfast. (Cheese and ham).

I think you missed three more items for the 'I feel French' column, all under the category of driving, which occurred to me as I was watching your journey: 1) able to navigate a roundabout; 2) obeying the speed limit; 3) keeping to the right unless overtaking. Give yourself credit, where credit is due 😄

Bonjour Patricia! I’ve booked a stay in Perpignan in November❤. All because of following you. 🎉. Expanding my options for my retirement Exodus.

Hello Madam, this is what we call successful integration. You are an American who lives in France and who respects her host country. Being proud of your native country by living in another country and respecting the laws, the rules of life and adapting as best as possible to the daily life of your host country is exactly what the behavior of all people who move to another country should be. This is successful integration or "le vivre ensemble " as they say in France (living together). Good luck in our country.

you're still a bit american since you have still "material" concerns ;-) But if I were a prefect, regarding your speaking french, and your love for culture, I'd give you the french citizenship without any hesitations.

I so wish that I could attend the conference in October! Valencia is my Expat dream country. Hope you will share some of the great memories with the rest of us!😊

Oh, I saw my little town at 7:31 "1000 pays en un : le pays de Foix" ! 😃

Hi Patricia; maybee you should watch Rugby. it' s a sport kind of similar to american football.

*_Cépafo_* 😜

What resources did you use to learn French?

Why are you watching France Channel if you are living in France? French television has much more to offer than shows that have been filtered for foreigners.

Great video! Does France TV have english subtitles available?

Merci Patricia pour vos encouragements. I wish you a wonderful and happy journey in south of France. A bientôt sur UA-cam.