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The biggest culture shock for me was English humour. Initially, because I didn't understand English well enough, later because I didn't understand the jokes. Just recently found this article, written by a Times journalist.
English humour is the sound of the bullies. The overtold story of the English underdog overcoming the big man with laughter is simply not true. The English constantly use the humour as an indiscriminate bludgeon. Jokes come one at the time and then gang up on victims, relentlessly pilloring Indians,Jews,Scots,Irish,French,Germans,Hindus,Muslim, cripples, dogs, dunkies the devil and God.
There is hardly anyone who hasn't at some point been slapped with the famous English humour. The bullying and teasing laughs pervade almost every aspect of life.
First of all, I'm very sorry about this and I know how depressed you must feel.
How cruel it may sound, though, this should teach you a very important lesson: do not get sidetracked thinking about publications too much while you should be working on your PhD. You see now, this has only slowed down your progress and no direct benefits have been gained. All I can say, really.
I agree Chris, night time is the best time of the day for the work: it's quiet, no other distractions, nobody around, no noises. Although I am ashamed to admit that I will a break from work tonight. I am too tired. Too much caffeine intake last night resulted in me being awake until 5am and then had to work at 8am.
Conferences are sooo expensive. I don't even know if they provide any value for money because the accomodation is often not even included. So what do we get for our money? A CDrom or book with the proceedings, a biro, a delegate batch, the chance to listen to presentations with audiences of up to five people but not much else? Please don't kill me now but I usually check where the conference is, and then just walk in without being an official delegate. Saves me a lot of money, although I still have to pay for the accomodation. Never been asked why I don't wear my badge. Obviously, I am actually registered when I present myself.
"Do you know what i like in England ... "Respect" ... people treat each other with respect and smile ... not like what i experienced in other European countries."
Can I share your experiences? Most definitely not, I'm afraid. Quite the opposite, to behonest.
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