Another example of how things are different is how the parents encourage their children to talk to perfect strangers, especially if they are foreigners. Take the little girl pictured above. She and her mother sat next to me on the bus. Almost immediately the mother told her to say “hello” and tried to get her to carry on a conversation with me. It seems that she had recently started English lessons and her mother wanted her to get in free practice. In other developed countries, parents usually try to shield their children from any contact strangers, and they get especially testy if you try to talk to their children. But here “hey that family looks nice, can I say hello to their cute little boy?” 当然,可以!Of Course You Can!
One last example of how things are different here can be seen in the picture of me below. Due to my chosen profession and other extenuating circumstances, I had to shave just about every day. But here “hey I wonder if I can grow a beard?” 当然,可以!Of Cour
She is a cutie. So what does Amanda think of the beard? You remind me of when you & Mandy were in that reenactment. Didn't some of the men in it have beards?? Now you don't have to wear a fake one. Have a GREAT day!!! Sara
ReplyDeleteOh my word... That beard is sweet!!! I think that is possibly my single most selfish desire about a move to the mother land... not having to shave... I am SOOOO looking forward to being Grizzly Adams little brother.
ReplyDeleteThe beard looks good, the little kid is cute, and I sent you an email!
Yo! That's awesome. Life is so different there isn't it? I'll see you guys soon!
ReplyDeleteThe beard looks nice on you. It actually makes you look attractive. Ha!ha!
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