Things I’ve learned
Always knock before entering a room, especially a bathroom
Tea is served differently in every country
French fries are called “chips” apparently everywhere but
the US
Body odor and cleanliness are relative; actually lots of
things are relative
When people in other countries say “dinners in 15 minutes”
it’s never 15 minutes.
Chickens really do stay alive after their heads are chopped
off.
Lot’s of things get lost in translation and transition
Toilet paper isn’t always provided- check first
You can live with only 1 pair of jeans
It’s possible to pack your life in a backpack
People think about you a lot less than you think about
yourself
You can gain weight in Africa
African mothers are actually called “Momma ___(their oldest
child’s name)”
used to it)
