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Aid Worker in Haiti
Balancing serious work with cultural sensitivity
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Attempting team-building exercises is like herding cats here. I suggested a trust fall, and everyone looked at me like I'd just asked them to bungee jump without a cord. I guess trust falls are reserved for coconut trees.
Tourist in Haiti
Navigating cultural differences
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I tried bargaining at a market, thinking it was a fun game. The shopkeeper looked at me like I just challenged him to a duel. I thought I was haggling; turns out, I was negotiating my dignity away.
Haitian Expat
Nostalgia and adaptation
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I called my mom back in Haiti, and she asked if I had made any friends. I said, "Well, I tried, but when I mentioned our traditional dance moves, they thought I was having a seizure. I guess the cha-cha-cha isn't a universal language.
Stand-up Comedian Visiting Haiti
Adjusting to the audience
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I asked for a show of hands to see how many people have been to fast-food drive-thrus. The silence was deafening. Apparently, in Haiti, the only drive-thru they know is the one where you roll down your window and shout your order to the street vendor.
Local Haitian
Dealing with stereotypes
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People think Haiti is all about voodoo. I told my friend, "Yes, we practice voodoo, but it's mostly just trying to figure out where we left our keys. If our ancestors are watching, they're probably shaking their heads, saying, 'They still can't find anything.'
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