Sometimes I feel like I get a slap to the face that reminds me I am an outsider in a foreign land.
For example, when the young lady at the cash register tells me something in French and I have no idea what she is saying so she rolls her eyes at me and says something else to the customers behind me and they all start laughing . . . then I feel uncomfortable.
Or when the girl at the other cash-register asks me if I speak English, and then tries to pull the incorrect change scheme on me--at least I know I have some decent math skills--"non, non" I say to her when she tries to short me 5 euro. She glares at me and gives me the rest of my money. I look back and see everyone in line staring at me. . . I feel uncomfortable
Maybe I should just find a different supermarket. But they have my favorite cereal, so, for now, I'll suck up the uncomfortable, because it is worth it.
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6 comments:
Oh I'm sorry girl. That is rude! That cereal is worth it, though!
Sad Heath! I feel like that sometimes in the states though...
Miss you and we got your postcard! It was the nicest thing ever and totally made my day. You're such a good friend.
Way to go good math skills! You could maybe just buy the cereal at that market, and the rest of the stuff somewhere else. But that might be a pain.
Bet that girl never tries the same trick on you again! Little does she know your math is way better than her French.
oh :( well good for you to just show them where to stick it. I can't believe that she tried to short change you...what a little prick. I'm glad you are so good at math, and so confident. I probably wouldn't have said anything and then would have complained about it. haha I'm such a little chicken when i feel out of place.
That cereal IS worth it. But it's too bad they treat you that way. I'd get so angry, haha. I always feel uncomfortable when I have to ask people in Boston things that I feel like I should already know. Hopefully it'll get better for you.
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