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Culture Shock? I Think Not

Back in the USA after nearly two months abroad. Many people have asked me how I’m reacting to being back – is it a tremendous culture shock?

The answer: absolutely not.

I have been lucky enough to travel extensively, and Chile is easily one of the most modern countries I’ve been in. When I came back from China and India, everything seemed extremely different, but things felt perfectly normal after returning from Chile. As I mentioned in an earlier post, our neighborhood in Los Condes reminded me more of Los Angeles than the generic stereotypical South American City.

The one interesting change was speaking English again all the time. I find myself saying “gracias” and “por favor” in restaurants and bars, and honestly don’t even notice it until people look at me strangely or comment in passing.

It is good to be back in the states, but I actually find myself missing Chile more than I’ve ever missed being in a foreign nation. That certainly bodes well for our return in early May!

April 19th, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized

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