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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. We're inclined to give her a bit more time to adjust. She does have some solid friends here, and now that she has her license, more freedom. How do we screen for this next time? I know now we have to be extra meticulous about a candidate's English skills. Beyond that, how do you pick out the hardy ones happy go lucky ones? [/quote] One thing I learned to do is look closely at their pictures. Our first APs pictures were all of her family, not a single friend pic among them. She turned out to be a huge introvert and we struggled to connect. Next AP's pics were almost all of friends and her during her travels -- she was an extrovert who loved being out and about and was a much better fit. As for your current AP if dinner is too harried for her, could she only eat with you a few times a week? Also make sure you're giving her lots of compliments and support, especially in front of the kids. May make her more comfortable.[/quote]
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