He made himself the First Consulate in a government of Three Consuls. Later he declared himself the Emperor and got the change ratified by the French people. He really didn't call himself a dictator
<span>Napoleon s allies, backed by his troops, staged a coup and seized control of the French government. Napoleon s dictatorship thus began in February 1800. In 1802, he was appointed head of state for life and in 1804 Napoleon crowned himself emperor. (: </span>
I would learn their language, try their food, get to know the local people, and finding out what to do for fun. Talking to others who are trying to fit in will not really help to fit into a new culture.