There was a musical festival in the City Center last weekend. There was several bands, and DJs...one on each corner. We spent most of the evening listening to a great cover bank that played R&B from the 70s to contemporary (nice change of pace from all of the techno I have heard the last few weeks). However there was something for everyone at the festival: rock, disco, techno, pop, and R&B.
I realized that language issue will be a big hindrance for me socially. When you speak a second language at work or school, when you are out socially you want to relax and speak your native language.
Although most people I have met through co-workers speak English, I can imagine it is work having to keep up conversation in English. It doesn't bother me when people speak Dutch around me. I am just not able to participate, so tend tune out a little (which I am sure doesn't help me make new friends). I wonder if I will have to make friends with other expats in order to have a completely comfortable social environment.
This really makes me feel like dating will be impossible. Dating here is a whole different subject I will have to dedicate a separate post to.....
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