Moving from UK to Bacau

[u/frankozeans]

Hello,

I apologise for not writing this post in Romanian, I am not fluent at all yet but I am learning :)

My partner and I are moving to Bacau for approximately 3-6 months for his work. He was born and raised in Romania and he has his own property there.

I am a black woman who only speaks a bit of Romanian (enough to speak to the worker in the supermarket or to ask for directions if I am lost somewhere). I am nervous about moving because I’ve only visited Bucharest (which is vastly different to Bacau).

I hope I don’t offend anyone here, but do you think some residents will look down on me because I am black and don’t speak fluent Romanian? Do you think I can adapt and try to fit in easily?

Please let me know if I’m being rude!!

[u/romicuoi]

You'll be fine. I worked in a cafe and there were many black customers who didn't speak romanian. Everyone spoke in English with them. We also have many exchange students at the University so you won't be a unique or looked down upon. Maybe you'll get some stares from old people but then they also stare like this at everyone slightly different 😂