How do you adjust to the Parisian culture and city in general?

I spent a summer there back in the day and to be honest, I was glad I visited only for the summer.  Why?  Did not like the people, period.  It was great to see history and made sure to see all the history Paris has to offer, it is awesome.  However, I would never live there, never.  I went back to visit some family about 10 years ago, it was the same.  Could not wait to leave.  Great place to visit, but living, not for me.

Hello samritshankar,

There is a an old saying which I heard it in Sinhalese language and it goes like this "if you go to bat's home you have to learn how to hang upside down to be comfortable there and to make conversations face to face with bat"

So if you want to live there for a while start with language, you will make other expat friends in your language course and when you are done with the language you are ready to meet Paris face to face. All the best!

I agree with finnbo, but no matter where you live, learning the language helps ten fold, especially in Paris.  When I arrived with just University language skills, some people refused to talk to me, even public service employees (e.g, metro).  But once I learned to converse in French, it was amazing the change in attitude from the locals.

Hey guys,

Thanks a lot for the replies. I have since looked up some French classes, and have joined some online communities to help in socializing.

Thanks a lot again, and I'm looking at this in a more positive light!