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[quote=Anonymous]She might be disappointed in America to say the least.Many foreigners like myself had the image of "milk rivers and porridge mountains" of America.In no time I would find out that that's not the case. When I arrived as an Au Pair, the family showed me their microwave and explained what it was.WTH! Locals and foreigners have certain misunderstandings of each other.I didn't have a heart to tell them that we have microwaves in my country.I just stood there saying how cool of an appliance it was.Anyhow, I think she is finally able to talk to her own countrymen about all the things she doesn't understand and had built up while living here. It never crossed her mind that somebody from her own country didn't share the sentiment. Why doesn't she leave? Why don't all those people who are is sad relationships/marriages leave or get divorced? She probably would if it were so easy, and she might once the kid is grown. Her rant was distasteful, but at least honest. Apologize to your guest but I wouldn't talk to her.Those are her feeling and it's hard to help her with the language barrier. Maybe one day you can explain her why America or Americans are the way they are.I'm still wondering why wasting paper and water for example are ok here in America.[/quote]
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