Culture Shock

Chileans are inefficient. I know that sounds egocentric and like I am not culturally sensitive, but if you ask most Chileans I think they would agree with you. Example: I went to the bank yesterday and it took 1.5 hours to do something I am positive would take 10 minutes in the USA.

Another example, my students were supposed to give a powerpoint presentation this week, so I did not lesson plan, but alas they failed to complete the assignment and I had to come up with lessons on the spot. I'm not sure if I can blame this on the culture or the age, but either way I sound bad, so I guess I have to let it go.

The male teachers at my school have been pretty funny towards me, they love to say the only phrase they know, "You look pretty today Hannah Montana," I never tire of hearing that. They also asked me to prepare something for the Student's Day which is May 11th. The students here are pretty lucky because they get an entire day honoring them, no classes, just games, food, and dancing the electric slide with me. We practiced yesterday and it was hilarious, they were more concerned about their outfits and hats than I was concerned about my dress and hair at prom. Chileans are hilarious.

I am in Santiago now, I took the night bus and arrived safely to the refuge that is Marilyn's house. Have a great weekend (tenga un buen fin de semana)!