Transitioning to a new country can be challenging from "summary" of The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Moving to a different country is like being dropped into a maze with no map. Everything around you is unfamiliar, from the streets you walk on to the food you eat. It's a constant battle to navigate this new world, where even simple tasks can become daunting challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is the language barrier. Communication is key to understanding a culture, but when you can't speak the language, you're left feeling isolated and lost. You struggle to express yourself, to make friends, to even buy groceries. It's like being a child again, learning to speak for the first time. But it's not just the language that's difficult. Customs and traditions vary from country to country, and what may be normal in one place can be completely taboo in another. You find yourself constant...
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