iRelo offers a very valuable resource for you and your family to better adapt to a new living and working environment.

Unlocking the mysteries behind different ways of thinking and acting greatly enhances one’s appreciation for, enjoyment of, and benefits from moving to a new culture. iRelo can get you quickly up to date with the basic everyday practices of living in the Bay Area and provides information on local customs that you might not have previously encountered, covering subjects such as:

Best social practices – i.e. entertaining, tipping, gifts, manners etc.
National/local customs – 4th July, Thanksgiving etc.
Interaction with schools and volunteering.
Parental involvement in after-school activities.

Knowing what is expected will help relieve a great deal of the tension you might experience ahead of your introduction into the local social arena and will enhance your whole experience.