31 Tips for Surviving (Not Crying) in a New Country

Start at beginning at Tip #1 or choose any Tip and come laugh and learn with us.

Tip #1: Always Inform Employees When You're Stealing Their Band-Aid by Alicia Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #2: Always Hold Your Shirt Down When Meeting Grandmothers by Denise James @ Taking Route

Tip #3: If You Find Yourself in a Bind, Ask the Pizza Delivery Guy for Help by Alicia Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #4: Increase Your Protein Intake by Denise James @ Taking Route

Tip #5: Paying a Few Bills Might Take Weeks to Accomplish by Alicia Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #6: Always Turn On the Light When Going to the Bathroom at Night by Colette Hernandez @ Colette Is Alive

Tip #7: Be Careful How You Address the Grandmas by Emily Steele Jackson @ Small Town Laowai

Tip #8: Learn to be Vague by Denise James @ Taking Route

Tip #9: When in Doubt, Pronounce the English Word with the Local Accent by Alicia Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #10: Always Put Socks On Your Baby by Denise James @ Taking Route

Tip #11: Explore Around Where You Live First by Lindsey Lecroy

Tip #12: Clean Your Hands with Carbohydrates by Joanna Lynn

Tip #13: When in Doubt, Think Literally by Tracey Elizabeth @ Next Chapter, New Adventure

Tip #14: Remember the Building Has Not Moved by Sharon Rivers @ Down by the Rivers

Tip #15: Push and Shove by Alicia Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #16: Bring Ear Plugs by Denise James @ Taking Route

Tip #17: Always be Prepared for Guests by Ginna Fay

Tip #18: Be Ready at a Moments Notice to Herd Livestock by Barbara Creech @ Creech Clan

Tip #19: Learn What's a Compliment and What's an Insult by Jana Kelley

Tip #20: Know When to Make Your Exit by Lisa Burns @ This Pilgrim Life

Tip #21: Boiling Hot Water Means Clean Water by Kimberlynn Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #22: Pronounce Your Words Very Carefully by Tabitha Gayle

Tip #23: Become a Master of Learning by Julia Carver

Tip #24: Learn to Laugh at Yourself by Kimba Elliot

Tip #25: Be Prepared to be Misinformed a Time or Two by Alicia Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #26: Always Keep a Frisbee Handy by Alison @ Trusting or Tripping

Tip #27: Enjoy the New, Greener You by Sharon Rivers @ Down by the Rivers

Tip #28: Get to Know Your Butcher by Barbara Creech @ Creech Clan

Tip #29: Take a "Stay-Cation" by Alicia Boyce @ Taking Route

Tip #30: Know When to Duck by Denise James @ Taking Route

Tip #31: Find the Funny by Robin Talley