Yesterday during Food Distribution I had a strange little conversation (a term I use very lightly) with a 10-year old boy who likes to come “help” everyday. He is a a refugee from Eritrea, but likes to hang out with us as much as possible. Anyways, it was super cold outside, so I was all bundled up…..hat, scarf, gloves etc. which led to our stimulating conversation… (Mind you, I am translating as best as can be done, as the conversation was in Hebrew)
E: Why are you wearing a hat?
Me: Because its cold outside.
E: You like hats?
Me: Yes. I like them.
E: But girls shouldn’t wear hats. It’s not right.
Me: Why not?
E: Its just not good.
Me: But, why not?
E: Only boys wear hats.
Me: Then what can I do? Its cold out.
(to which he just looked at me for a few seconds and shrugged his shoulders with a “what are you talking about” look)
E: Its just not good.
Me: But, why not?
E: Its just not good.
Me: Hmmmmm.
Communication at its finest there!
Nice. This was one deep conversation
Sounds like some conversations I’ve had with Mark! LOL!
hhhhhhhhh. Now THAT is funny!!!
hmmm, is it a cultural thing? maybe try asking him who taught him it was not good for girls to wear hats?
Its totally a culture thing… the ironic part is that the women wear scarf head coverings there. lol