Just another day in Gabs
>> 22 May 2009
Today a herd of 20 goats walked down the road by work.
A guy who gave us a ride home Saturday (illegally as he is not a real taxi) called. The first time he called and asked me if I liked the weather. Today he called to say, "Why haven't you called to check up on me?!" Mind you, I didn't even talk to him in the car, but he got my number for future business. People here check up on each other, even if its only 30 seconds. The following scenario happens nealry every day with someone.
Them: Hello
Me: Hi
Them: How are you?
Me: Fine, how are you?
Them: Are you doing ok? I was worried ______(insert anything into the worry slot ex. "...that you didn't get home ok yesterday.")
Me: Yes I did. Quite nicely. Thanks for asking. How is your day?
Them: I am fine. Just checking up. Take care. I'll call soon. Bye!
This inevitably leaves me wondering if I missed some kind of cultural clue. Did they really just call to see if I got home safe yesterday? Was I supposed to ask them something else? Why was the conversation so short? I tell you, these mini small talk moments leave me feeling even more insecure than my usual conversations, which says alot.
2 comments:
I have thought about this entry several times, since I first read it. It seems like something out of a Dr. Seuss book or something. I love that they worry so much. I definitely don't show that much concern for close friends, let alone strangers.
Joe says no cultural clue...they just love you. Makes me want to do that to show my love to people. A few people have done that here to us and it's really meant a lot! Glad you're having fun!
Luvs,
Claire
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