Moving to Spain
Dec 26th 2007, 5:12 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
If Mexico is more civilized than Spain (that is not in fact what I read of some mexicans citizens in its day, like the director Guillermo del Toro), being Mexico a country where the corruption is practically institutionalized in the system since the government until the authorities, as the police, for example (a country with one of the highest indexes of crime rate in the world next to Brazil). For not speaking of cases so horrendous as in Ciudad Juarez, something really unthinkable in Europe
Nevertheless I won't judge the Mexicans in the same way that you make it you with the Spaniards, concretely with those of southern Spain
And you tell me why reason you makes similar comment, what has happened to you in southern Spain. Also, you tell me of where is you concretely (supposing that you don't have complex in telling it to me), so that I takes notes and learn of the values of your land or of your country.
Nevertheless I won't judge the Mexicans in the same way that you make it you with the Spaniards, concretely with those of southern Spain
And you tell me why reason you makes similar comment, what has happened to you in southern Spain. Also, you tell me of where is you concretely (supposing that you don't have complex in telling it to me), so that I takes notes and learn of the values of your land or of your country.
Blah blah blah.
There is an index run by an International organisation that has put Spain into the top 20 corrupt countries in the world, Mexico was there too.
It was said in jest, its not possible too judge every little piece of a country.
As i can`t you people also cannot.
Think about it.
And sonofSpain we all know your about as Spanish as an Englishmen.
Dec 26th 2007, 5:33 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
Hi we are moving to fuengirola on the 27th dec are daughter is 17 years old. She is a bit worried about making friends etc but hopefully we can worry about that when we get there. What does your boy like to do?
i dont know if there is anywhere the young people hang out if i find out i will let you know
i dont know if there is anywhere the young people hang out if i find out i will let you know
Dec 26th 2007, 6:01 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
It's all based on surveys so there is no hint at accuracy. BTW the UK comes in at number 12, with France at 19 - just one ahead of the USA
On their "livable" index, the UK comes in at number 18, and Spain at 19. Obviously everyone has their own criteria
Dec 26th 2007, 6:14 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
I don't know which index you have in mind, but this one has Spain at number 25 of the least corrupt countries.
It's all based on surveys so there is no hint at accuracy. BTW the UK comes in at number 12, with France at 19 - just one ahead of the USA
On their "livable" index, the UK comes in at number 18, and Spain at 19. Obviously everyone has their own criteria
It's all based on surveys so there is no hint at accuracy. BTW the UK comes in at number 12, with France at 19 - just one ahead of the USA
On their "livable" index, the UK comes in at number 18, and Spain at 19. Obviously everyone has their own criteria
Last edited by jdr; Dec 26th 2007 at 6:17 am.
Dec 26th 2007, 6:45 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
This was a thread about moving to Spain.
I do stress that I wanted to keep this lighthearted and I would like to reassure certain people that - comparisons aside - we are still moving to Spain in February.
Wherever you live and wherever you come from does not matter, I was taught that "Home is where the heart is" and you are part of and make your own surroundings.
I would like to feel at home on this forum and I certainly would not like to offend anyone so if I did - Mea Culpa! However, I do believe that certain people need to translate and/or read the smilies.
I also like to keep statistics :
I do stress that I wanted to keep this lighthearted and I would like to reassure certain people that - comparisons aside - we are still moving to Spain in February.
Wherever you live and wherever you come from does not matter, I was taught that "Home is where the heart is" and you are part of and make your own surroundings.
I would like to feel at home on this forum and I certainly would not like to offend anyone so if I did - Mea Culpa! However, I do believe that certain people need to translate and/or read the smilies.
I also like to keep statistics :
Dec 26th 2007, 7:15 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
Another spot of virtual malarkey.....and as usual SOS73 is in the middle of it!
I'll make no comment otherwise it'll get nuked by The Man!
(Though I'll do a translation for SOS....which has to be the funnist Babelfish result yet)
Another place of virtual foolishness. ....And as usual SOS73 is in the medium one of it!
I will not comment of another way will be attacked with nuclear weapon by The Man!
I'll make no comment otherwise it'll get nuked by The Man!
(Though I'll do a translation for SOS....which has to be the funnist Babelfish result yet)
Another place of virtual foolishness. ....And as usual SOS73 is in the medium one of it!
I will not comment of another way will be attacked with nuclear weapon by The Man!
Dec 26th 2007, 7:52 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
sorry am i missing something
Dec 26th 2007, 1:09 pm
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Re: Moving to Spain
Sorry, but I don't think SOS is the biggest culprit. There are a couple of people on here who like goading him on. They know who they are. Combine that with SOS responding and almost every decent thread is ruined. The Mods here appear to be quite lenient.
Dec 26th 2007, 1:48 pm
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Re: Moving to Spain
Not like in the Maple Leaf then Adrian? I hope you'll be happy here, please don't come back.
Dec 26th 2007, 10:23 pm
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Re: Moving to Spain
Hi we are moving to fuengirola on the 27th dec are daughter is 17 years old. She is a bit worried about making friends etc but hopefully we can worry about that when we get there. What does your boy like to do?
i dont know if there is anywhere the young people hang out if i find out i will let you know
i dont know if there is anywhere the young people hang out if i find out i will let you know
Dec 31st 2007, 12:29 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
Hi everyone. i am new to this forum although i have been to this site. your comments on Spanish life is quite interesting. i am looking to move to Spain at the end of May to start up a language school (mainly english, plus spanish) in Malaga. Do you think there is an interest in learning english? also do you think it's possible to recruit good qualified english teachers? i have an MA in TEFL and a few years teaching/management. i also read about how difficult it is for teachers to find decent jobs. Having been a teacher myself i aspire to run my company properly and pay a good wage. any thoughts on these? your response will be much appreciated.Andrea
Dec 31st 2007, 1:29 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
I have been on a few sites and have yet to find one where the answer to the question is the only thing posted, the answers are usually varied owing to peoples opinions on the subject in hand.
Anyone`s opinions you don`t like then just put them on ignore, if you find a thread or post offensive then just report it, an email will be sent to admin and the mods and one of them will deal with it accordingly to the site rules.
Dec 31st 2007, 3:04 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
The 2007 Transparency International Corruption Index lists Spain jointly with Uruguay.They came 25 from the top.
Denmark was No 1, the UK came joint 12.
Slovakia and Estonia were 26,27.
Denmark was No 1, the UK came joint 12.
Slovakia and Estonia were 26,27.
Dec 31st 2007, 3:06 am
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Re: Moving to Spain
As regards SOS doesn`t anybody notice every thread results in an arguement for or against him.
I bet he loves it.
Can`t we just ignore him/her/it.
I bet he loves it.
Can`t we just ignore him/her/it.
