Saturday, February 19, 2011

Living Up To Presumptions

People from immigrant families may have had little exposure to their heritage. A prime way of getting back to it, is by visiting the country of origin. Even if they don't speak the language.

What happens when they get there? The locals approach them as if they are one of their own, and are surprised when they are actually not. It makes for awkward conversations.

So before you immigrant self goes soul searching in the exotics, you better pick up on the language.

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