I love meeting people, going out and trying new things. I have explored all of the city and I am looking for something new to do in the daytime, any suggestions would be welcomed.
Hope to here from you soon
Charlie ;)
I love meeting people, going out and trying new things. I have explored all of the city and I am looking for something new to do in the daytime, any suggestions would be welcomed.
Hope to here from you soon
Charlie ;)
Charlie RAug 25, 2009 @ 09:52
"Geneva is not the best town to find friends, especially swiss-friends"
Yeah and when you say "Hi" to anyone at a café, they stare at you like you want to steal their Rolex lol
Charlie, again that is an entirely false cliche conveyed by obtuse people!! Linaa surely you do not mean what you wrote or you totally fail to understand the local culture. Ask any Brasilian or Russian in Geneva if the place is unfriendly :) if you make the effort to discover other places and open up to
locals, contacts are actually very easy. But of course if like 99% of
expats one does not bother to learn any French (remember local language is French?), only hangs out at expat venues with groups of expats playing
Wednesday quizz, one will hardly meet any locals (assuming you really
want to meet them)... ok that's also a cliche; or is it?
Regards
"Geneva is not the best town to find friends, especially swiss-friends"
Yeah and when you say "Hi" to anyone at a café, they stare at you like you want to steal their Rolex lol
Charlie, again that is an entirely false cliche conveyed by obtuse people!! Linaa surely you do not mean what you wrote or you totally fail to understand the local culture. Ask any Brasilian or Russian in Geneva if the place is unfriendly :) if you make the effort to discover other places and open up to
locals, contacts are actually very easy. But of course if like 99% of
expats one does not bother to learn any French (remember local language is French?), only hangs out at expat venues with groups of expats playing
Wednesday quizz, one will hardly meet any locals (assuming you really
want to meet them)... ok that's also a cliche; or is it?
Regards
Gentlman4evr, Aug 25, 2009 @ 10:43
Thanks for the advice, looking to make friends from all
cultural backgrounds and starting my French lessons this
week.
Charlie
Thanks for the advice, looking to make friends from all
cultural backgrounds and starting my French lessons this
week.
Charlie
Charlie R, Aug 25, 2009 @ 11:19
It is true, as opposed to anglosaxons, Swiss hate to impose themselves to strangers. They will await a signal from you to open up. Try asking something about local customs, Geneva wines etc. Chances are you will not be let out of the place before everybody had a chance to tell you his or her vision of the matter... Go out, be curious! There are lot's of well-stocked wine-bars, lounges
and bars where professionals like to relax after a day of work... and take husband with you once in a while... this is still a latin area after all ;)
It is true, as opposed to anglosaxons, Swiss hate to impose themselves to strangers. They will await a signal from you to open up. Try asking something about local customs, Geneva wines etc. Chances are you will not be let out of the place before everybody had a chance to tell you his or her vision of the matter... Go out, be curious! There are lot's of well-stocked wine-bars, lounges
and bars where professionals like to relax after a day of work... and take husband with you once in a while... this is still a latin area after all ;)
Gentlman4evr, Aug 25, 2009 @ 11:24
i guess you could even put posts on here if you do a trip and ask if anyone else is free and wishes to join you
i guess you could even put posts on here if you do a trip and ask if anyone else is free and wishes to join you
peaky, Aug 25, 2009 @ 13:32
Jan 1, 70 01:00
I am in a similar situation - living with my boyfriend and searching for work and to make new friends and keep active. But it is quite difficult and frustrating at times. I'm also looking for new things to try in the area. Perhaps we could venture out together. Let me know if you are interested.
~Rebecca
I am in a similar situation - living with my boyfriend and searching for work and to make new friends and keep active. But it is quite difficult and frustrating at times. I'm also looking for new things to try in the area. Perhaps we could venture out together. Let me know if you are interested.
~Rebecca
relliott, Sep 1, 2009 @ 12:46
its normal everybody s feeling that, i think much better we can meet soon,,
its normal everybody s feeling that, i think much better we can meet soon,,
Myrasol C, Sep 1, 2009 @ 13:13
People're having such a trouble, amazing )))
People're having such a trouble, amazing )))
Vitaly, Sep 1, 2009 @ 13:13
I am also new to Geneva, and looking for good, fun
friends out of work...
Are you free in the weekdays still for coffee and
banter?Where are you from?
Cheers
Liz
I am also new to Geneva, and looking for good, fun
friends out of work...
Are you free in the weekdays still for coffee and
banter?Where are you from?
Cheers
Liz
LIZ MARSLAND, Sep 2, 2009 @ 19:05
I am in the same the exact same situation.
Getting bored now..... Can't really do the job thing till my permit is sorted out.
If you want to get some coffee sometime, let me
know!
xxLindsey
I am in the same the exact same situation.
Getting bored now..... Can't really do the job thing till my permit is sorted out.
If you want to get some coffee sometime, let me
know!
xxLindsey
Lindsey W, Sep 3, 2009 @ 16:28
gout with!
it would be great to organize something.what do u think?
france
gout with!
it would be great to organize something.what do u think?
france
franceggg, Sep 14, 2009 @ 21:05
Hi Charlie, you are right is not easy to make new friends in Geneva
But since most of us are from different countries we are pretty much in the same situation so try glocals, you have lots of activities you can join and meet people easily .
Courage!! and my advice is take french lessons and some outdoor activities will help too!
Hi Charlie, you are right is not easy to make new friends in Geneva
But since most of us are from different countries we are pretty much in the same situation so try glocals, you have lots of activities you can join and meet people easily .
Courage!! and my advice is take french lessons and some outdoor activities will help too!
Clemencia, Sep 14, 2009 @ 21:12
Hi Charlie, you are right is not easy to make new friends in Geneva
But since most of us are from different countries we are pretty much in the same situation so try glocals, you have lots of activities you can join and meet people easily .
Courage!! and my advice is take french lessons and some outdoor activities will help too!
Hi Charlie, you are right is not easy to make new friends in Geneva
But since most of us are from different countries we are pretty much in the same situation so try glocals, you have lots of activities you can join and meet people easily .
Courage!! and my advice is take french lessons and some outdoor activities will help too!
Clemencia, Sep 14, 2009 @ 21:12
I will be there in 2weeks.
this is getting scary.
pls guys get together and enjoy life , bc am on my way. hope this is avoidable.
cheers
I will be there in 2weeks.
this is getting scary.
pls guys get together and enjoy life , bc am on my way. hope this is avoidable.
cheers
esosa eden, Sep 15, 2009 @ 20:22
I will be there in 2weeks.
this is getting scary.
pls guys get together and enjoy life , bc am on my way. hope this is avoidable.
cheers
I will be there in 2weeks.
this is getting scary.
pls guys get together and enjoy life , bc am on my way. hope this is avoidable.
cheers
esosa eden, Sep 15, 2009 @ 20:22
I will be there in 2weeks.
this is getting scary.
pls guys get together and enjoy life , bc am on my way. hope this is avoidable.
cheers
I will be there in 2weeks.
this is getting scary.
pls guys get together and enjoy life , bc am on my way. hope this is avoidable.
cheers
esosa eden, Sep 15, 2009 @ 20:22
Susan61, Sep 15, 2009 @ 21:08
bored in switzerland. especially now the winter is coming soon. you guys need something to
do for urself so that you will not feeling bored so much... kisses to everybody...
bored in switzerland. especially now the winter is coming soon. you guys need something to
do for urself so that you will not feeling bored so much... kisses to everybody...
Myrasol C, Sep 15, 2009 @ 21:30
Susan61, Sep 16, 2009 @ 00:36
What you think?
What you think?
apacat, Sep 16, 2009 @ 08:45
apacat, Sep 16, 2009 @ 10:06
FlowerRose, Sep 16, 2009 @ 11:02
Susan61, Sep 16, 2009 @ 12:41
Susan61, Sep 16, 2009 @ 13:11
See you on Monday at 10.30am at Starbucks Cornavin station! Let me know if plans change.
See you on Monday at 10.30am at Starbucks Cornavin station! Let me know if plans change.
FlowerRose, Sep 16, 2009 @ 13:12
It's a great idea to organise a (Monday) morning coffee club for people who are not working (or have a flexible schedule) to meet other people in the similar situation. If it is a runner, perhaps we can arrange other events in the future, like coffee mornings, attending exhibitions, day trips. I look forward to meeting you on Monday.
It's a great idea to organise a (Monday) morning coffee club for people who are not working (or have a flexible schedule) to meet other people in the similar situation. If it is a runner, perhaps we can arrange other events in the future, like coffee mornings, attending exhibitions, day trips. I look forward to meeting you on Monday.
Ullakj, Sep 16, 2009 @ 13:13
Lauren B, Sep 16, 2009 @ 15:13
bye for now, krissy
bye for now, krissy
krissy_power, Sep 16, 2009 @ 15:39
has an internship. I thought I could learn French and find an internship myself (ha! I had
no idea how hard it would be). I'd love to meet for coffee on Monday! Hope to
meet you all soon!
has an internship. I thought I could learn French and find an internship myself (ha! I had
no idea how hard it would be). I'd love to meet for coffee on Monday! Hope to
meet you all soon!
Felicia B, Sep 16, 2009 @ 17:37
franceggg, Sep 16, 2009 @ 20:37
Date: 9/17/2009
Subject: WMO Web team looking for 1 or 2 interns
We are looking for 1 or 2 interns for unpaid internships to work on following tasks:
Assist WMO in coding/programming Web pages, following E-publications process, guide webfocals to respect web publications process (through our team), provide technical users support, Web and FTP administration and research into
evolving requested Web technologies. Help in multimedia projects like
E-catalog, photolib, Databases and related. Admin tasks if requested
Language: Français- English
Occupation: To be decided/determined with intern
Attestation is provided at the end of the internship and training during internship
Date: 9/17/2009
Subject: WMO Web team looking for 1 or 2 interns
We are looking for 1 or 2 interns for unpaid internships to work on following tasks:
Assist WMO in coding/programming Web pages, following E-publications process, guide webfocals to respect web publications process (through our team), provide technical users support, Web and FTP administration and research into
evolving requested Web technologies. Help in multimedia projects like
E-catalog, photolib, Databases and related. Admin tasks if requested
Language: Français- English
Occupation: To be decided/determined with intern
Attestation is provided at the end of the internship and training during internship
Susan61, Sep 17, 2009 @ 16:59
Has someone started an official "activity" on Glocals yet?
Has someone started an official "activity" on Glocals yet?
JMfromTO, Sep 17, 2009 @ 19:58
Im in the exact same position, looking for a job and the days
get longer and frustrating without one. I have been her since July, i try to keep my days busy by
going to French lessons and going to the gym. I am pretty new to the Glocals community, but
last week Friday i attended the new member drinks event in Paki. It was really good, mainly full
of people from all parts of the world, and this is an ideal platform to start socializing and
networking.
However guys my social network still remains
very small, and the weeks to come remains unchanged........ and im always open to meet with
anyone interested......
Cheers.....
Im in the exact same position, looking for a job and the days
get longer and frustrating without one. I have been her since July, i try to keep my days busy by
going to French lessons and going to the gym. I am pretty new to the Glocals community, but
last week Friday i attended the new member drinks event in Paki. It was really good, mainly full
of people from all parts of the world, and this is an ideal platform to start socializing and
networking.
However guys my social network still remains
very small, and the weeks to come remains unchanged........ and im always open to meet with
anyone interested......
Cheers.....
Shakendhra Naidoo, Sep 21, 2009 @ 17:16