Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Watch, observe and then copy and eventually you will fit in. As they say in Spanish, "Sigue el corriente" follow the current.
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None whatsoever
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Spanish is spoken and fortunately I learned in High School
No, the idea of culture shock never even entered my mind
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I didn't actually feel anything different from the norm. I just accepted that was the ways things are done in Central America
The most difficult of "phases" was being an American (USA Citizen). Everyone having their hand out because I came from the US of A and supposedly was rich. The feeling of being treated unequally and not fairly and always feeling that someone wants to take advantage of you
Definitely frustration because of dealing with a culture (Mayans in particular) that is uneducated A deep feeling of sadness for poverty stricken people. A profound understanding of poverty through the experiences of others and on a personal level
If anything the rebelliousness towards their corrupt government and their acceptance of a day to day optimism of life. I found that the poorest of people generally seemed to be the happiest.
Being accepted into it! Understanding why it is the way it is.
Sure, such as being at the cash register and telling the cashier when she was bagging the carton of eggs,"Ten cuidado con mis huevos" which translates to be careful with my balls. Foreigners tend to put the possessive on things, like my car and my eyes and my this and that which translates certain phrases differently in Spanish as noted in my example.
Mostly that one should go with the attitude of politeness and that you are going to make blunders until your learn differently. The locals are very understanding that YOU are the foreigner and are not accustomed to their ways. When I first started shopping in the local markets I would try and stand by some old lady and watch her do her transactions and then do my best to follow her lead. Watch, observe and then copy and eventually you will fit in. As they say in spanish, "Sigue el corriente" follow the current.
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