I am less defensive. Less involved in the Nepali family drama and the constant comparisons between relatives, cousins on the pettiest things. Care less for people trying to 'one up' themselves about every silly thing...the way I see many Nepalese do.

America has a way of making you more 'live and let live.' Unlike in Nepal, in the States, there are plenty of things to occupy your time so that you don't have to make other people's business and their lives the center of your life.