20 May 2012 12:41 PM:
Maddiemack, yes I totally agree with you about types of people, I think that the danger is that when there are large groups of brits living together...and I only have experience with brits.....it is easy for some people to get sucked into the negativity, they are afraid that if they dont join in with the majority then they will be the next target and become isolated. I can totally understand how the incidents that you refer to have happened, there are many similar incidents that I know of, locally a recently widowed woman is having her life made miserable by rumours at a time when she needs support...there are some extremely vindictive people around and many people have difficulty in challenging them...and why should they, they didnt come here to live with so much conflict. I also acknowledge that this happens in the UK as well, the difference being that there is so much more choice there to make friends from all walks of life. After 7 years in Spain I do still struggle with the language as I am not far off being of a `certain age` so my memory is not what it was, but I can get by with additional help from drawings/sign language etc all done with as much humour as possible. As for those people on here who seem to think that I am advocating that they should lose their uk culture and identity by immersing themselves in spanish culture...the two things are not mutually exclusive ( i even have a chunk of Iceland cheddar cheese in my fridge...shock horror) What I will never be able to accept is the negativity that impacts so badly on many people living here. We live in a beautiful country with so much culture to see and be involved in...if the price of fuel is getting a bit much share outings and expenses with others, save cash by taking a picnic out with you but above all get out there explore and enjoy, laugh and have fun despite some of the the bureaucratic frustrations that exist.
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No Brits please!
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