Living in a culture completely different from your own can truly rewrite your preconceived notions about people, the world, and even yourself. When I lived in Thailand about 3 years ago, I shared a blog post about the culture shock I experienced living in Thailand, and it remains one of my most highly read blog posts to date. Now, after nearly 2 years spent in Nepal, I want to share some aspects of Nepali culture that have shocked me, inspired me, and truly re-shaped my worldview.
(Please note: I absolutely love Nepal; Nepali people are some of the most genuine, loving people I’ve ever known. This post is for informational purposes and I don’t intend to come off seeming critical of the culture. Every culture, including my own, has traits that are challenging and wonderful. Be sure to read this post to the end to understand that there are more features of Nepali culture that I adore than those that are sometimes challenging for me.)
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