Cultural Observations

• Don’t show up right away at 6:00 for supper you will most likely be the only one.
• Even the females eat large portions.
• It’s weird that I spend so much time by myself (mostly it is because I have my own room separate from the other girls).
• People go to bed early (which I am used to by this point and love, I am getting over 9 hours of sleep each night! and I am getting up at 6:30).
• When people say “Just Now” That means it will happen anytime from now to who knows when. “Now, Now” means it will happen right then.
• Most people go off of the 24 hour clock.
• -25c is not just cold it is really really cold for people here!  They can't even fathom -15c.
• Most people like tea and enjoy instant coffee. (not that there is not coffee grounds they are just too expensive for many people and it is not as accessible.)
• South Africans say “sorry” more than Canadians do!
• One must ask where the toilet is rather than asking where the washroom or bathroom is, other wise you get looked at like you have two heads.
• Everyone walks slow or saunters.
• Food is all relative.

This food is from the Heritage Day that happened this past week. I did not eat it all. There is Chicken feet, cow stomach, sweet potatoes, yams and beans. This is not a normal meal that I eat. This was just special for that day. 

The other picture is of one of the teachers Philile the grade one teacher. She is dressed in a traditional skirt. She is a doll!

I am sure there are many many things these are just a few that I have noticed in the past few weeks.

Until next time, take time to noticed the different quirks about your own culture.