1. We are good at small talk: if there is one thing that transcends cultural differences and nationalities it is small talk. As a NoWherian I feel that I am pretty adept at small talk. Oh yes lets talk about the weather for 15 minutes!
2. Making new friends: if moving around constantly growing up taught me anything it was that friendship is a very important part of being happy in a new place. It is difficult having to constantly move around; the first couple months I spend in a new place I feel like a complete loser with no friends. However, this changes. Making new friends is not hard it really just requires an openness to others and being willing to put oneself out there. If you are scared to approach new people and make new friends remember you are good enough, people want to be your friends, everyone is fascinating and interesting. If you aren't feeling confident, fake it until you make it no on will know the difference. And making new friends is great, you meet so many interesting people, with amazing stories from all over the world.
3. Being culturally ambiguous: I can look like I belong in so may places! I could be indian, middle eastern, north american, south american, South east asian, i mean being an ambiguous shade of brown is the bomdigitiest. And if i speak enough of the language to be convincing it means no tourist prices for this gal, booyakasha!! This also comes in handy when i want to mess with people :P
4. We are good at reading social cues: it is very important to take note of the cultural differences in every country that we travel too so as to be respectful. the best way to understand how to act, dress, eat, speak etc. is by watching other people and reading social cues. It is important to not only notice the more obvious things like waiing in Thai culture but also the less obvious things like the way in which people use forks and spoons rather than forks and knives (like we do int he states) Plus this way we can learn new things like how to use chopsticks or maintain a impressive day drunk.
5. Experience crazy ass things: In my travels and the different places i've lived i've seen some crazy things that really made me question what it is to be a person living on the insane little planet we call home. Things that inspired me, and things that made me sad and upset, things that changed my life, and things that were just truly beautiful in the moment. Either way i am truly thankful for all my crazy experiences, all the beautiful and amazing people i've met and i want to keep living my life as a NoWhereian, I wouldn't change a second :)
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