trailing spouse advice: first few weeks in a new country

walk the streets

talk to your neighbors

accept all invitations

ask questions

join a group that does something that you like, local or expat- choir, sailing, soccer, club

limit your internet time

find people from your home culture to talk to

get out of the house

go for a bike ride

eat out

eat in, food from home

smile at people on the street

say hello, learn how to say hello in the language of your new home

smile through your frustration- the people who drive me the craziest have often turned out to be among my best friends

sleep on a problem

try to avoid people who complain all the time, limit your time with them if they are so hilarious you can't resist

call a friend far away

your house staff can teach you a lot about local culture and expat culture

...this is only a beginning- add to this if you have experience to share!