Across the cultures

 

Before you read what I wrote, please watch this little genius comedian.

I was shocked by this comedy and not because he was a kid comedian.  I'm shocked because I could understand his jokes. I try so hard to watch comedy but sometimes there are too many inside jokes. I see my partner laughing out loud but, I just didn't feel anything at all. This comedian joked about kids and adults are the same. These are things that happen in every culture. I laughed because it recalled on some of my memories, not because I understand American culture or the language. The experiences are truly the same across cultures. I also will become someone's parent in a few years. His jokes connected my childhood and my future. Of course, he also was super funny. 

The experiences, body languages and music ease the lines between cultures.  

I remember one of my classmates asked me 

"Why do international students like to talk about traveling and food?"

Now I realize because these are the experiences that everyone has some kind of experience in. We don't need to know the history of countries, the politicians or the story of Ice Cube. There isn't any pressure to talk or listen to the experience stories.

Next time you talk to someone, who is not from your culture or country, think of something you can use to connect with that person.