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I have. I really didn't want to be one of those Brits who lives in another country and hangs out only with other immigrants, but all my early attempts at building friendships with locals failed. I talked to a Swiss colleague about this and he made it very clear that he thought most Swiss people don't befriend foreign workers as they won't stay long. Which seems a very insular approach.
I think this could equally be said of many Brits...I've found it much easier to meet and befriend other expats (am British born but my accent marks me as a Kiwi). Many of my British friends have foreign partners and do feel that Britons natural inclination is to orientate themselves towards school/university friends.
Gustav
I know you've visited Switzerland a lot, but have you actually lived there?
I have. I really didn't want to be one of those Brits who lives in another country and hangs out only with other immigrants, but all my early attempts at building friendships with locals failed. I talked to a Swiss colleague about this and he made it very clear that he thought most Swiss people don't befriend foreign workers as they won't stay long. Which seems a very insular approach.