When the British form expat communities abroad such as Dordogne do they export the social problems such as?
Expat communities in France usually consist of mature adults, and when they have children, they control them even if they are teenagers. They are a national minority that does not wish to attract attention to themselves for unruly behaviour and they do not hang about semi-naked or congregate on their own doorstep getting drunk, puking all over the place, or making love on the pavement. Many are actually middle-aged or retired. So yes, they are extremely well behaved. Most affrays caused in Spain are caused by people who are there on holiday, and not long term residents. France is more expensive than Spain so attracts a more restrained kind of tourist. In any case, teenagers cannot buy or be sold alcohol if they are under 18. Even the “booze” cruisers who went to Boulogne, Calais and Dunkerque for the day are very restrained nowadays and no longer punch the waiters in the face. They drive over, do their shopping, have a meal and go home to drink their purchases in the comfort of their o