Sally goes abroad on holiday. It is her first time abroad. She sees the most important buildings. She goes to museums. She goes to art galleries. She eats in the most famous restaurants. She drinks in the most famous cafes. One day, she meets some people from her own country. They are from her hometown. They become friends. They become good friends. They decide to stay together. They decide to see places together. Sally travels on with the people of her hometown. They visit some other countries. Her new friends are interesting. They are helpful. They are curious. After two weeks, Sally and her new friends go back to her hometown. Later that year, Sally invites her new friends for the weekend. They stay at her house and talk. Sally doesn’t enjoy it. She says to herself “Did these people change so much? Did I change? How could I be with them for two weeks? What was I thinking? These people are terrible. These people are boring. These people are ignorant. These people are selfish. Oh my God!”
Originally posted 2020-05-23 03:00:00.