they say incredible things about their fierce jealousy

 

A while ago, I found myself abroad for a short while. Well, a short while, so to speak, given the price of the square meter, but hey, let's just say I spent a while there, a long enough time, in any case, to have know what everyone else in the world knows, even some tourists, namely that I know everything about this country, and even its neighboring countries: I can talk about it for hours, people listen to me, since I've been there.

And as you probably also know, it's not always easy to make friends in another country and to walk on their lawn one day, especially since after crossing the threshold of their house, you still have to face lunch or dinner, which, for them, is normal, is no small feat and requires a lot of moral strength, courage, and politeness, the latter not being the most widely shared thing in the world here. With foreigners, it's a little more difficult, but I still managed to make friends, stay assured.

What was the topic that fueled every conversation, in the cafeteria, in front of the vending machine : "would you like to fix me a coffee?" No sugar, please.

Well, you won't believe me, but since I was there, the main subject over which I had authority and which did a lot for my popularity, I massacred their language, but I must say I had a good sense of humor.

Surprising, isn't it? But it must be said that foreigners read much more than we did, and curiously, that in most of their everyday conversations (rainy days or dry ones) they say incredible things about their fierce jealousy, in my opinion.


Comments

ellie said…
Oh, you must have had an interesting time. I don't know how I would be all on my own in a foreign country. My mother was the type we could have dropped her off in Paris and she'd be speaking French in a day or two. We traveled deep into Mexico once where everyone was fare, but still you did wonder if they skinning dogs instead of goats in some places. It was a crowded city. But she'd flirt with the men and go off dancing. I met someone deaf and he taught me some sign language.

Sorry I've been away..but everytime I would come my security thing would go off and tell me not to stay on this site. I hope you tell us more about your travels. It's always good to have a sense of humor. Thank you for visiting my stories...and your comments. I appreciate it.
Caitlin'nMegan said…
It was good to get your comment. Funny how one little sentence can make people want to give you a lecture. Hope you are doing well and being inspired with your poetry. All the best to your insights.
Having a great sense of humor helps in any situation.
snobe casamang said…
Thnaks a lot ellie for your nice comment, I really enjoyed to read it, but they they skinning dogs instead of goats in some places!! And me too you know I did big efforts to remove some spam from my blog, sorry about if they disturb you, but now all is well.
snobe casamang said…
Im doing well, thanks a lot for reading and commenting, its always makes me feel so glad.
snobe casamang said…
Yes absolutely dear martha jane, thanks a lot for your always support.
Solo Yo said…
Tiene que ser una experiencia muy interesante vivir en otro paĆ­s.
snobe casamang said…
Si una muy bella experiencia , gracias por tu comentario.

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