I've been working on a survey gathering the opinions of expats living in Barcelona. I don't think there have been many studies specifically on this theme and the ones that have are more about demographics rather than opinions about reception from locals and way of life here.
I've had a great response from Italians, hundreds have already had their say! But being from the UK, what I'd like now are some more answers from English speaking expats because so far the response hasn't been ideal.
Perhaps you can help?
Take the survey: http://goo.gl/Y2DHbP