Making FRENCH FRIENDS as an expat *cringe* | Foreigners in Paris

Hello and welcome babes! Today's video is all about our experience with making FRENCH FRIENDS as expats in Paris, France! This is admittedly my cringiest video to date because Ima keep it REAL with you guys and tell you the dark side of making friends with Parisians and all the embaressing messes that come with it. I hope these paris tips can help you whether your moving to France, studying abroad or just want to break out of that EXPAT BUBBLE! First of all, I did this collab with Prana at Work (a link to her channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmNFlapeS1rNxcWMSR8ynA) Isn't she the sweetest? I asked her to make this video with me and share her social life in Paris secrets/how she goes about meeting people in Paris. This is a question I get A LOT! Because hey, don't we all just want to live like a local and adapt to life abroad? Who wants to be that toad in the corner who can't speak French? Nobody! I touched on this in my video called: Why I speak French Fluently linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1gQSu1IpnE&t=2s
Maria and I are both married to French guys (see that video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVB_VAJioZs&t=195s ) but that doesn't mean we had a built in friend group. As we share with you our expat diaries, we talk about how the French culture is different when it comes to making friends: While it's hard to get in to the group, once you are truly a friend, it's like your family.
We also talk about practical things you can do to make your experience in France or abroad easier when it comes to making Friends: You can join social life in Paris meetup groups on facebook or do conversation exchanges (learning to speak their language is key!)
Although the experience of making friends with Parisians may be in timidating (especially making friends as an adult!) it's so worth it to really integrate and understand the French culture!

Facebook meetup group in Paris: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialgirlsinparis/

Language exchange group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/language.exchange.paris/

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Want more? Here is a link to other places you can find me online!

MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: _purple_palace
Blog: www.WitchyParis.com

Down below are some FAQS that I get. I do accept video requests in the comments (but won't promise sh*t) and almost always reply back!

FAQS

Why do you live in France?
I moved to Paris to be an Au pair and then met my love (as you do in France) and then got married and built a life here :)

What do you study?
I study Fine art/multimedia. You can see my work here: @_purple_palace

Is Paris safe?

This is such a broad question but in short--yes and no! Check out my video: Biggest French culture shock to understand what I mean...
Do you speak French fluently? Yes, check out some of my videos completely in French

Where do you live in France? Paris

Why did you start youtube? Because I miss speaking in English and I wanted to build a community where I share a bit of my experience as an American abroad/help people? Plus it's fun AF

How can I get a visa to France? it depends on what your goals are..Check out my video on how to move to France on a budget to get some ideas on visas, etc.

What kind of camera do you use? Canon G7X

What video software do you use? Final Cut pro X

How often do you post? I try to post a Paris vlog at least once a week!

Can we collaborate?
I love the idea of collaborating and if you think our channels could vibe well and your in the Paris region please send me a mail!

What arrondissement of Paris is the best?
The 20th, duh ;)

What cheese do you like? (no one asks me this jk)

All the cheeses

Where do you shop in France?
Thrift stores like guerrisol are my favourite..Check out my video "Come thrifting with me in Paris" to see more.

See you guys soon and stay inspired!!

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