I kept nodding along and smiling as I read this, Luiza, especially after the language short circuit bit, which is so relatable.
Before Christmas I had a call with a Spanish client and I struggled to the point I had to let the woman in the call know for fear she thought I was just stupid and unable to speak my own native fluently. She was very understanding as she travels often for work and uses English regularly, but still it was an odd moment.
And same for the other subtle transformations we go through as we assimilate into a new culture and that only those who have known us will immediately notice. It's strange but also beautiful to think of how we can adapt and transform as we are exposed to a different way of living and how we absorb it without noticing it.
Past Lives (which I loved!) is such a good example of that, fantastic recommendation on so many fronts!
Too funny. Now have a reason for not learning a second language.
Haha the worse part is that it’s true. The more languages I try to learn the worse I get at all of them. 😅
I kept nodding along and smiling as I read this, Luiza, especially after the language short circuit bit, which is so relatable.
Before Christmas I had a call with a Spanish client and I struggled to the point I had to let the woman in the call know for fear she thought I was just stupid and unable to speak my own native fluently. She was very understanding as she travels often for work and uses English regularly, but still it was an odd moment.
And same for the other subtle transformations we go through as we assimilate into a new culture and that only those who have known us will immediately notice. It's strange but also beautiful to think of how we can adapt and transform as we are exposed to a different way of living and how we absorb it without noticing it.
Past Lives (which I loved!) is such a good example of that, fantastic recommendation on so many fronts!