Difference

At the present it is easy to notice the American-ness of Americans. Things we would never consider as unacceptable in another culture. Today I was sitting across someone whose feet were pointed at other people. IT bothered me. At first I couldn't figure it out, why is their body position/language annoying me so much? Then I remembered, in Thai culture it is rude to point your feet. For one's feet are the lowest point of the body and if pointed to the head (the highest/holiest) is a true insult.

Also at the present whenever I read an email from a friend that I met in Thailand I ball. Goodness I miss the Land of Smiles.