It’s the old man that wants to comment on the painting at a flea market. It’s the lady and the grocery store that wants to commiserate with someone about the horrible selection of produce. It’s the little kid who wants to be friends on the bus. They make their move and you look at them with a face of apologetic incomprehension. I probably agree with you, but I have no idea what you just said.
Small talk is a little advanced for my current Italian skills and I miss it. I always took for granted the ability to turn to someone and strike up and conversation, or at least make and comment that makes us both smile. Alas and alack, my small talk skills are on holiday until I hit the Houston airport again.
I assume that it will be hard to transition back to standard, comfortable life in the USA when my time abroad is over. So, to help me get psyched about the Kansas January and term papers that await me in the spring I am starting a list of things I am looking forward to Stateside. Look for more “Things I am Most Looking Forward to About the USA,” or “TIAMLFTA the USA” (pronounced “tee-am-left-a”) for short, in the weeks and months to come!
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