There are many things that are considered so shameful to do in Kathmandu. We come to America and you realize, "Oh wow, you mean the whole world doesn't consider those things to be shameful?" And our mentallity changes.

Like for example, in Nepal, depending on what your job position is, you feel either shame or not. You come to America and you see Americans doing whatever work they do with great pride. In fact an American who tries to put other's down because of their job position would be considered snobbish and arrogant and would be unpopular around the people he behaves this way.

In Nepal, someone who has failed in studies or didn't get scholarships or whatever is looked at with great shame. In America, you can always go back to college. In fact, those who go back to college after having children in their 30's, 40's or even older are admired for their dedication.

In Nepal, all Nepalese feel the need to be so patriotic. A Nepali who is not patriotic would be considered very shameful. In America, you will find many American's going against and "hating on" their country in favor of other nations. Infact, there are many liberal American's who almost take a pride in being against what the government of the United States stands for.

I just wanted to start a thread on this topic. Can you think of anymore like the above?