Funky Things You Discover While Living In Africa
Soda is called – A Cold Drink
You can not buy “a cold drink” in a cup… it always comes in a can.. no fountains!
“cold drink” cans seem to be weighted on the bottom.. it always feels like there is more left!
Ketchup doesn’t exist, instead there is ‘tomato sauce’ that is pink and tastes… very tomatoey
Milk has a two-year expiration date
Plain Yogurt is the substitute for sour cream
We drive on the left side of the road
It is common to fit up to 20 people in one single car
You can get pulled over for having a dirty car
You can get out of a ticket by giving the cop peanuts
It is normal for a ghecko to wander around your room at nite
A “pie” refers to baked meat pocket thing… ew
Gas Station attendants will literally SHAKE your car in order to top off the tank
Mexican food simply doesn’t exist anywhere… not like CALI!
Convenient stores are the new grocery store, and its a treat when you get to stop at one!
Stoplights are referred to as a “robot”
(take a left at the robot)
You can purchase things such as a new purse, phone charger, or blow-up nemo fish at any red Robot… sales people will appear at your window instantly!
Strollers don’t exist, woman simply wrap a baby to their back with a blanket.
It is considered disrespectful to look an elder in the eyes when talking to them
