{"id":2118,"date":"2022-05-05T11:47:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T10:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=2118"},"modified":"2022-05-11T10:47:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T09:47:32","slug":"understanding-british-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/understanding-british-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding British Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651054428480\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>While British culture may seem alien to a newly arrived overseas Filipino worker (OFW) like you, you may be surprised to learn that British people are more similar than you think. From their highly contextual communication style to their use of humour to deliver tough news, British people interact in a way that\u2019s familiar to Filipinos.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you take time to learn about your new country\u2014what the people believe in, how they behave, and how they work\u2014you may find it easier to broaden your perspective and adjust to British culture. You may even find yourself taking in some British values you believe in, growing into a more open-minded and understanding person in the process.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What is British culture?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652262378067\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-4.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"british-culture-4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-4.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-4-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-4-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-4-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651055319073\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>British culture is not English culture. Let\u2019s get that straight from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053034573\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>English culture refers to people from England, while British culture encompasses people from England, Scotland, and Wales. This is still different from the Irish culture of another member of the United Kingdom (UK): Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053040882\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Remember: British culture includes English culture, but not everyone is English.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >British culture and values<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652262394300\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-3.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"british-culture-3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-3.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-3-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-3-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-3-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651054357131\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Because the UK is a multicultural country, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsdc.ac.uk\/british-values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British values<\/a> recognise that everyone must respect its residents\u2019 various backgrounds and beliefs. These values are taught early on in schools, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/380595\/SMSC_Guidance_Maintained_Schools.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Department of Education<\/a> aiming to \u201cpromote pupils\u2019 spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053068885\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>When you move to the UK, remember these values:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Democracy<\/strong> \u2013 The UK is a place of freedom and equality, where everyone can help shape the future of the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rule of law<\/strong> \u2013 Rules keep people safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Individual liberty<\/strong> \u2013 Every person has the right and freedom to choose the kind of life they want for themselves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths <\/strong>\u2013 Everyone is different, and we must respect that without forcing our own beliefs on other people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053075961\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Now that you know what the British value, let\u2019s talk about how they interact.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >British culture examples<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652262411577\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/British-Culture-7.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"British-Culture-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/British-Culture-7.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/British-Culture-7-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/British-Culture-7-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/British-Culture-7-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651054341620\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>When you move to the UK, here are some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishcouncil.pt\/en\/blog\/british-traditions-and-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first things you\u2019ll notice<\/a> about British culture.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651055465764\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Greetings \u2013 <\/strong>Interactions are usually casual and use first-name introductions. There is no set way to greet someone in British culture, so you can use a handshake, a nod, or a hug (if you\u2019re already close with that person). To be safe, go for a handshake when meeting someone for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651055470839\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Tea and biscuits<\/strong> \u2013 A good British interaction revolves around a great cup of tea (or cuppa). Make sure you have some tea in your pantry just in case you have guests. Pair your tea with cookies, or biscuits, as they call them in the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651055476666\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Pub culture<\/strong> \u2013 A lot of British relationships are formed at the local watering hole, or pub. This isn\u2019t just a place for drinking; it\u2019s where people gather to play games, eat, catch up, or meet new people. When you do go out for drinks, remember that <strong>the British buy each other rounds, <\/strong>or what the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sirc.org\/publik\/ptpchap5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Issues Research Centre<\/a> calls \u201ca reciprocal exchange of drinks.\u201d British culture takes this seriously, so be prepared to take turns buying your friends\u2019 drinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651055489591\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Apologising<\/strong> \u2013 British people say \u201csorry\u201d <em>a lot<\/em>, even if they didn\u2019t do anything wrong. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20160223-why-do-the-british-say-sorry-so-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the BBC<\/a>, the average British person apologises eight times a day, while one in eight people apologise 20 times a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651055498837\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Accents<\/strong> \u2013 Just like Filipinos, the British have more than one accent. In fact, British accents vary across the UK\u2014add to that the number of accents from people who immigrate to the UK from all over the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651055504926\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunbathing<\/strong> \u2013 British people like the sun. On the rare occasions it peeks through the grey clouds, the British take the time to bask in all its warm glory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053152868\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once you\u2019ve settled in, remember these important dates in British culture. You can plan around these occasions to rest, have a cuppa with friends, or meet at the pub:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Year&#8217;s Day (Jan. 1)<\/li>\n<li>Burn\u2019s Night \u2013 Scotland (Jan. 25)<\/li>\n<li>Valentine\u2019s Day (Feb. 14)<\/li>\n<li>David\u2019s Day \u2013 Wales (March 1)<\/li>\n<li>Patrick\u2019s Day \u2013 Northern Ireland (March 17)<\/li>\n<li>Lent (March\/April)<\/li>\n<li>Easter (March\/April)<\/li>\n<li>April Fool\u2019s Day (April 1)<\/li>\n<li>George\u2019s Day \u2013 England (April 23)<\/li>\n<li>May Day \u2013 Beltane (May 1)<\/li>\n<li>Queen\u2019s Birthday (June 13)<\/li>\n<li>Battle of Boyne \u2013 Northern Ireland (July 12)<\/li>\n<li>Bonfire Night (Nov. 5)<\/li>\n<li>Remembrance Day (Nov. 11)<\/li>\n<li>Andrew\u2019s Day \u2013 Scotland (Nov. 30)<\/li>\n<li>Christmas Day (Dec. 25)<\/li>\n<li>Boxing Day (Dec. 26)<\/li>\n<li>New Year\u2019s Eve (Dec. 31)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Getting to the centre of British culture<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652262424532\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-6.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"british-culture-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-6.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-6-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-6-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-6-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651054285524\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Like the <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/understanding-american-culture\/\">dimensions of American culture<\/a>, UK culture has some key beliefs that make it distinctly British. The <a href=\"https:\/\/culturalatlas.sbs.com.au\/british-culture\/british-culture-core-concepts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cultural Atlas<\/a> enumerates these core concepts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stoicism<\/li>\n<li>Class<\/li>\n<li>Equity<\/li>\n<li>Regional diversity<\/li>\n<li>Informality<\/li>\n<li>Humour<\/li>\n<li>Diligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053164275\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s get more in-depth about these:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651747551336\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Stoicism<em> &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>Remember the \u201cKeep Calm and Carry On\u201d poster? This is what it\u2019s all about. What it means is that despite tough times, British people maintain their composure and keep moving forward, just like they did in World War 1 &amp; 2. In British culture today, people show a level of stoicism in how they deal with their emotions, preferring to discuss heavy or unpleasant feelings in private or by using polite language. Compare this to how we Filipinos share our emotions with the community in times of sadness, loss, and joy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651747557897\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Class<em> &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>Though most people in the UK are middle class with at least a college education, there is still some tension between working class folk and people from old money. Therefore, people here do not boast about their blessings. This belief also goes along with the concept of <em>fair play<\/em>, where people trust they can improve their life if they put in the effort. So, while others are still working hard to do better, people who have gone up in life are expected to be humble about their success. You\u2019ll see this sensitivity about class and humility in British jokes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651747564195\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Regional diversity<em> &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>As we\u2019ve mentioned earlier, UK culture values its multi-regionalism and multiculturalism. People in this country know that the population is made up of all kinds of people that deserve respect. Some of those people include <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/top-cities-filipinos-in-uk\/\">over 200,00 fellow Filipinos<\/a> who have started a new life in the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651747570868\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>British humour <em>&#8211; <\/em><\/strong>The British use humour in the following situations:\n<ul>\n<li>Building rapport with colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Making peace in tense situations<\/li>\n<li>Giving feedback<\/li>\n<li>Sharing ideas or innovating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053250529\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>They also use self-deprecating jokes to deflect praise, so they don\u2019t seem arrogant (in Filipino: <em>mayabang)<\/em>. \u00a0While you can laugh along, do not eagerly agree with self-effacing jokes, or else you might look like you believe in them. That\u2019ll hurt the other person\u2019s feelings.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053260642\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Sarcasm also comes in handy when expressing displeasure about something or someone without being too confrontational; however, in most situations, British people use jokes as a way of bonding, so try to take these jabs lightly.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053273040\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In summary, this is how you interact with people in British culture:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053292032\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Be non-confrontational \u2013<\/strong> British communication is highly contextual, so pay attention to the situation, timing, delivery, and non-verbal cues when trying to figure out what someone\u2019s saying. When giving someone feedback, make sure to do it in private.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be humble<\/strong> \u2013 Be happy about your success, but do not boast about it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be open to jokes<\/strong> \u2013 You can use jokes to lighten the mood, give feedback, or release tension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be polite<\/strong> \u2013 No one is above anyone else, so let people finish what they\u2019re saying, and always respect the queue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be communicative<\/strong> \u2013 When speaking to someone, make direct eye contact with small breaks in between the interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Dealing with culture shock<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652262438155\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-8.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"british-culture-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-8.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-8-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-8-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/british-culture-8-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053797805\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Now that you\u2019ve read up on British culture, you can use your new insights in your life as an OFW in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651058474826\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>But that doesn\u2019t mean you should already be 100% ok. Remember, adjusting to a new culture takes time, and <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/what-is-culture-shock\/\">culture shock<\/a> is normal.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651053819638\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re having a hard time in your new country, try doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1651054240818\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Getting enough rest<\/strong> \u2013 Adjusting to a new place takes energy, so make sure you get enough sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eating healthy<\/strong> \u2013 Eating the right food can keep your mood up as you face the challenges of life abroad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercising<\/strong> \u2013 Get some endorphins in your system by going for a walk or jog.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring the things you like in your new country<\/strong> \u2013 We know there are places and activities you enjoy doing in the UK, so make time for them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talking to someone<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/enfid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You are not alone in your immigration journey<\/a>. 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