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jeffrey_pdx

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2. I worked with a Jordanian man who moved here in his late 20's or early 30's.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Mon May 6, 2013, 06:04 PM

May 2013

We talked about it a few times, but not a lot. I do remember him saying that it was quite the culture shock for him. It would be so much easier for a younger person, and the younger, the easier. But I also think where you are moving from (and how similar the culture is) would make a big difference too.

A very funny side note to his story... his first day in the US was halloween. He told me he thought everyone was crazy and dressed like that all the time.

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After Boston, A Look At The Dark Side Of Teen Immigration [View all] DonViejo May 2013 OP

Yes, I think it would be far easier for a toddler to adapt... HooptieWagon May 2013 #1

I worked with a Jordanian man who moved here in his late 20's or early 30's. jeffrey_pdx May 2013 #2

I have some russian friends who came here in their 20s... HooptieWagon May 2013 #3