...you feel self-concious when people DON'T stare at you.
...every time a car honks you instinctively take a step to the left.
...the staff at Movenpick know you...and your favorite ice cream flavor.
...you refuse to get your news from any source other than Aljazeera English. (Seriously though, it's the best 24-hour news outlet by far.)
...you no longer ask for small or large sizes, but rather "Bangladeshi" or "American" size.
...you know all the commercials on HBO, Star World, and Zee Cafe, as well as the order and frequency with which they appear.
...you make promises like Bangladeshis make promises, i.e. intending to keep about 1 out of every 10.
...you've started scoping out rickshaw drivers to sponsor in the Tour de France.
...you walk on the street, even when there is a perfectlygood sidewalk available.
...your sweat smells like garlic.
...you've stopped complimenting people on their food or dress, out of fear that they will give you the food off their plate and the clothes off their back.
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