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Expats or immigrants?
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Expats or immigrants?
by JaimeNichols » Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:10 pm
I was just wondering if there is a better label to refer to people who emigrated (fully or partially) to Quesada? Is one of them offensive and should be avoided?
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by polop » Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:35 pm
Very interesting, I think problem is some find both offensive, people moving to a country other than own are immigrants, but lots of people only seem to class 3 rd world people as this. Ex pat can also seem to be taken as offensive, but to me it's just people been over sensitive.
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by Redwoodsman » Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:47 pm
Genuine Question,
(I have already posted it in "Rapid Visas for those who want to stay over the 90 days")
I had never thought of the term "expat" as insulting, previously I have used it without any thought that I may be giving offence.
Does the term "immigrant" imply an intention to gain Spanish citizenship (dual-nationality)?
(I have already posted it in "Rapid Visas for those who want to stay over the 90 days")
I had never thought of the term "expat" as insulting, previously I have used it without any thought that I may be giving offence.
Does the term "immigrant" imply an intention to gain Spanish citizenship (dual-nationality)?
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by elchedave » Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:03 pm
Neither term offend me to be honest. I did however find it amusing when my wife & i were moving to Spain some 21years ago & my dear old parents told everyone we were emigrating, i always associated that term with people moving to Australia & other long haul destinations. I guess they were though correct in their terminology.
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by Cornishbug » Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:07 pm
I like to think that we're (so long as you're resident) Legal Immigrants...It would bode well for a lot of ex pats when they shout & moan about living in Spain (& other Nationalities) Why come & want to change the place we choose to live? If you don't like Spain as it is go home to where ever you're from ..Simples!
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by JaimeNichols » Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:22 pm
polop wrote:Very interesting, I think problem is some find both offensive, people moving to a country other than own are immigrants, but lots of people only seem to class 3 rd world people as this. Ex pat can also seem to be taken as offensive, but to me it's just people been over sensitive.
Why do you think the term Expats is offensive to some? I think its really interesting how people categorise themselves as one or the other
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by JaimeNichols » Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:25 pm
Redwoodsman wrote:Genuine Question,
(I have already posted it in "Rapid Visas for those who want to stay over the 90 days")
I had never thought of the term "expat" as insulting, previously I have used it without any thought that I may be giving offence.
Does the term "immigrant" imply an intention to gain Spanish citizenship (dual-nationality)?
Maybe. In the forums I keep hearing about causing offense, any idea who is being offended?
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by polop » Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:35 pm
JaimeNichols wrote:polop wrote:Very interesting, I think problem is some find both offensive, people moving to a country other than own are immigrants, but lots of people only seem to class 3 rd world people as this. Ex pat can also seem to be taken as offensive, but to me it's just people been over sensitive.
Why do you think the term Expats is offensive to some? I think its really interesting how people categorise themselves as one or the other
Because if you read comments on here some do, I personally don't care, and can't understand all the sensitive people who get offended at anything. Also those who don't read posts correctly.
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by JaimeNichols » Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:41 pm
elchedave wrote:Neither term offend me to be honest. I did however find it amusing when my wife & i were moving to Spain some 21years ago & my dear old parents told everyone we were emigrating, i always associated that term with people moving to Australia & other long haul destinations. I guess they were though correct in their terminology.
That's really sweet. Can I ask why did it make you laugh?
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Re: Expats or immigrants?
by JaimeNichols » Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:43 pm
Cornishbug wrote:I like to think that we're (so long as you're resident) Legal Immigrants...It would bode well for a lot of ex pats when they shout & moan about living in Spain (& other Nationalities) Why come & want to change the place we choose to live? If you don't like Spain as it is go home to where ever you're from ..Simples!
I am a bit confused. What is the relation between Expats and wanting to change Spain? Does this not apply to people who refer to themselves as immigrants as well?
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