So after being here almost three months, I think I have a pretty good idea what are the major Khmer traits, which I will attempt to summarise in the following bullet points:
- 4 people on a moto, 1 helmet (if you're lucky) and also as many people in a tuk tuk/car as possible
- Babies on a moto (I know it's so dangerous, but actually it's kind of cute)
- Person driving the moto is on the phone (often with 3 other people and baby)
- Road signs? What road signs! No jokes guys, red lights, no turning, one way street rules just DO NOT apply here.
- An abundance of Lexus cars with no number plates (for some reason people prefer to have a massive car than a nice home)
- Crashing whilst driving is totally normal, if it's not bad you just keep on driving if not you just abandon your moto in the middle of the road.
- Woman and pyjamas: it's like the ultimate outfit here
- Every time you drink you get food. Yes, even if you have just been out for a meal.
- The love of the colour pink: pink phones, pink tuk tuks. You name it, it's in pink.
- You get used to bartering and questioning every single price you are given
- Singing karaoke is completely normal, ALL THE TIME.
- When you're sick you get scratched with a coin
- Loos have no loo paper, only a bum hose. This is more hygienic in my opinion, but walking around with wet trousers just isn't worth it.
- You eat fruit with chilli, salt and sugar - Actually quite nice! It adds a bit of a zing ;-)
- You drink hot tea with ice.
There are probably many more, so if you can think of any faithful reader feel free to comment!
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