Before I moved to Mexico I used to firmly agree with the "if you are in our country, learn our language" saying. It made sense and yeah, I agree to an extent. However, considering I know VERY little Spanish, I am looking off of that and thanking God they're more understanding here.
I don't know how many times we have gone somewhere and there has been absolutely no one who knows English. It's so hard to communicate and yet it doesn't seem to bother them as much as it bothers American's. For this I feel like I cannot complain about that anymore.
I will not be bothered by all the translations on shampoo bottles and hair dye instructions when I have to search for the English versions, because if there were no English translations here, I would have bought salt instead of sugar. It's helped me out so much.
I guess being here is changing my way of looking at life, even just a little. If only the world could all work together and help others who are in a foreign place. It can be pretty scary being far from home.
Your growing up so fast down there. I'm still so proud of you sweet heart. You ate more cultured now, and hopefully when you come back you van bring that with you so more"arrogant Americans" can be more understanding too. Love you stay safe.
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