Coming to Harlaxton has been a continuing experience that I didn't have any expectations before I came. Going to a country I've never been before is s whole new experience. When I first saw the Harlaxton manor I thought it looked giant and beautiful, but now that I'm here I see how small of a community we are here. Even in the town of Grantham.
The locals here are very nice. It's amazing how they know we are American. What I found most surprising was that a way for them to know we are Americans is because we usually don't say please and thank you. It is crazy how just a few people can not say please and thank you and it sets a standard for the rest of us. I feel like we stick out like sore thumbs. While walking in town everyone has an accent to us, but to them it is normal. So when they hear us talking it stands out.
Because I am in a new environment I had to adjust to the time difference which was hard at first. There are things I'm not used to here such as not tipping, driving on other side of the road, and food. With the food I always try something even if it is new to me. That also goes for when I'm at home. I may be a little more hesitant while here because I'm in a different culture.
What I have learned about myself thus far when approached with something new such as the no tipping I have accepted it and tried to adapt to the differences.
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