‘The historical old district was turning into ruins… the British have breathed new life there,’ says one restaurant owner

  • Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    It is a refreshing change. I don’t know why people always focus on the bad stuff in life, we could hear so much more uplifting stories.

    Here’s a quick one from me…

    About 20 years ago my dad moved to a village in Spain. I think he was the only British person there, he tried learning Spanish. He made out he was amazing at it but I could tell he wasn’t, but the locals thought he was great for trying.

    When I visited they would treat me so well. We’d be invited to people’s homes for dinner and lunch. One man randomly gave me a huge watermelon while I walked down the street, not entirely sure but it was a lovely gesture.

    When he died there, there were more of the local friends and their family at the funeral than UK friends and family. It’s like half the village turned up.

    The people there were so wholesome. I miss them. So different to the people I’m used to here in the UK.

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      1 year ago

      but the locals thought he was great for trying.

      I think this is key though - being seen to make an effort to become part of a community and contrinute goes a long, long way. Compare that will the groups of Brits who emigrate to little brit enclaves and only drink at ‘The English Pub’ that one of them opened.

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      1 year ago

      I don’t know why people always focus on the bad stuff in life

      It’s an evolutionary thing. Focusing on the bad experiences helps us to better avoid them in future. However, modern journalism exploits this for more “engagement” and sales.