
A Life in Dublin
Mark and Eoin - 15 things you need to know before moving to Dublin
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Quick takeaways
- Dublin is not part of the UK; Republic of Ireland is a separate entity.
- It is common for strangers in Dublin to strike up conversations with each other.
Deep dives
15 Things You Should Know About Dublin Before Moving There
This podcast episode discusses 15 important things to know before moving to Dublin. The host covers various topics, including the cultural norm of thanking bus drivers, the distinction between Dublin and the rest of Ireland, the popularity of black tea with milk, the phrase 'yeah, I will' actually meaning 'I won't,' the prevalence of seagulls in the city, the habit of saying 'bye' multiple times on the phone, the clarification that the Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK, the confusion caused by the multiple names for the same street, the ability to drink tap water in Dublin but avoiding bathroom sink water, the policy of no change given on buses, the phenomenon of strangers striking up conversations, the distinction between insults and terms of endearment, the importance of turning off the immersion before going on holidays, the longer duration of the orange light at pedestrian crossings, and the tendency of random people to start conversations.