What do expats find most challenging?

We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Malaysia. They wrote...

"Expats in Malaysia often find it challenging to adjust to the conservative nature of the culture, with strict rules surrounding appropriate attire and behavior. Many also find it difficult to adapt to the difficultly of navigating the language barrier, as English is not the primary language of Malaysia, and the languages spoken vary regionally. Additionally, expats unfamiliar with the local customs often find it difficult to navigate the cultural nuances and subtleties, which can be attributed to Malaysia's multi-cultural society," said a member in Malaysia.

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"Well, I only speak English. Fortunately, my wife speaks Tamil, Malay, English, and a few other languages. So she is tremendously helpful in every way," remarked another expat who made the move to Seremban 2, Malaysia.

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What do expats find most challenging?

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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.