I stand up for what is right and don't worry about the possible consequences. I have been in Portugal during the last 4.5 years. Due to my language skills, I have found myself involved in helping other expatriates with bureaucratic and legal problems and to stand up against things that are wrong or unjust. To do this in a country, which doesn't value women very highly and which suffers from severe apathy and corruption hasn't been without its difficulties. I recently argued the toss with two lawyers and a chief notary in Portuguese and got what I wanted on behalf of two English friends. I realised after this event how important it was for me to be honest, open and direct and how I no longer cared about not being liked. I hate it when other expatriates here tell me they don't want to complain, in case they are seen as troublemakers. The biggest compliment someone recently paid me was labeling me as opinionated. Of course I am opinionated. I have a brain and, therefore, thoughts, views and opinions.

Country: Portugal

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