Showing posts with label Etiquette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Etiquette. Show all posts

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Etiquette shmetiquette

Etiquette is weird here. I'm constantly thinking, "Oh no, was that bad?" But the Salvadorans always put me at ease. For example:

After swimming in the waterfalls, I'm soaking wet. I feel awkward getting the seats on the bus wet.
...Then a lady gets on with a dead chicken under her arm, and I figure wet seats aren't a big deal. 

I'm sweating like a pig, but I'm not sure if my tank top is appropriate for game night. 
...Then my host sister comes out in see-through lingerie, and Uno is significantly more awkward.

I'm really thirsty, but I'm not sure if I can drink in the church. Like, is that weird?
...Then a lady sits next to me and eats four pupusas, so a sip of water can't hurt. 

It's getting dark, so I have to leave. But I hate to eat and run on my community guide!
...Then the bolos start singing down the street, and I feel more justified in getting my butt home. Fast.

I have a horrible head cold and I really need to blow my nose. It's gonna be noisy and messy. 
...Then a man hocks a loogie next to me. At least my fluids are going in a tissue, ok!


I'm going to be such a mess when I head back to the US.