Thread:Paris Garter/@comment-32738051-20161008181730

You asked about who else is in London. I'm not sure about London but I know we have quite a few users in the U.K. Have you gone back through the From Whence You Hail thread yet? Also, that thread was a continuation of another, older one that is defunct but still visible...you may find some other London folks there. And of course there is always the List of Wiki Secret Society Players table, which has a column for location.

Also, I spent nearly a year there in 1985. I realize that makes my knowledge a bit old and I didn't work there but believe me when I say that you will have more issues as an American than as a woman working with an all male co-worker group. That said, I found the British to be very lovely, open-minded people and you probably will as well. Some can be quite as reserved and stuffy as the stereotypes no doubt you have heard about. But most are much easier to get along with, as a woman or as an American or as a co-worker, than most Americans are here in the U.S. For all that we like to believe we are so free and democratic here, in my opinion the British and Europeans have a much better grasp of both concepts. Other than that, the only other tip I can give you is the same as one would for anyone in a new work situation: be patient and take the time to learn a little about your co-workers and how they work together before jumping in feet first (if possible...you didn't say how long you will be working there).

As for the must see, must do, oh geez, really? Are you kidding? One thing? You've heard the Samuel Johnson quote, "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Right? It's all so very true. I was there for nearly a year and barely scratched the surface. That said, it may help if you can give me an idea of what you would most be interested in (iconic stuff, museums, books, art, music, theater, dancing, other entertainment, shopping, parks, history, etc.). It also might help to know how much time you will have (and whether you need to limit yourself to days, night, weekends, any holidays...they observe banking holidays there). I have some great ideas and that might help narrow the selections down a bit. 😊 