…Cultures and countries often suffer from a form of groupthink in which “our way is best” or “we’ve always done it this way, why should we change?” And people resent criticism of their culture, however well-intended, from outsiders… [more]
Countries Beginning with I
Italy, India, the Internet, and the world
Oh, I so agree with you. I am having a really hard time living in Bologna. I have been in Italy for ten years now and I still feel obliged to respond chirpily and positively to the question “Allora come ti trovi qui?” Anything else is usually met with a stony stare. The day I admitted to not liking tortellini felt like I was “coming out of the closet”.
OMG! Not liking tortellini in Bologna! That’s like… not believing in God! ; )