What do expats find most challenging?

"The status of women - despite equality being spoken about, it's clearly not reached everywhere and every strata of the society. I've been harassed in Delhi and here in Mussoorie, and the fact that as a white woman I'm stereotyped, and thus don't feel safe walking alone, is awkward. Wearing local clothes and speaking some Hindi helps, but not always enough," said another expat in Mussoorie, India.

"One of the most challenging aspects of the local culture that expats in India find is the need to adapt to a more conservative lifestyle. This includes covering up when out in public, dressing modestly, and addressing people formally. They may also find that interacting with locals can be more complex than in their home culture, as it is important to understand the numerous social hierarchies and norms that the Indian culture is built upon. Expats may also struggle with the plethora of customs and religious beliefs they are exposed to while living in India," wrote a member who made the move to India.

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