Im an American and my family is from Ireland (we still have pretty strong ties) and I was recently offered a job (working under an uncle)....I have visited many times but never spent or dove into the culture entirely (Irish-American culture is VASTLY different than purely Irish culture haha)..But my question involves assimilation..I myself am very libertarian and for that reason many of my Irish cousins said that I "would not fit in....very well"... haha, whatever thats supposed to mean, right?..Well, the question boils down to what major cultural obstacles would I face if I moved?
Hi, well I have no idea what your Irish cousins mean by saying that you wont fit in well. We have people of EVERY race, creed and culture living here and although there is a small amount of ignorant people who would give problems there is really no reason for you to even think you would not fit in with the culture. We Irish are pretty laid back and take life as it comes, we are almost always friendly and love to talk to new people and just enjoy life. Lots of drinking, dancing, and partying. I dont think there are many cultural differences as you are from America, the only thing I would say, is just come on over and go with the flow, you will love it here.
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Irish born and bred.
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