According to wikipedia "Emigration is the act of leaving one's country or region to settle in another. (..) There are many reasons why people might choose to emigrate. Some are for reasons of religious, political or economic freedom or escape. Others have personal reasons such as marriage. Some people living in rich nations with cold climates choose to move to warmer climates when they retire."
Well, neither of these reasons apply to me, but nevertheless I decided to move from Germany to England where it always rains and the men are not really classified as the most attractive ones in the whole wide world. When you have lived in a foreign country before, you might know how different, awkward, funny and difficult your daily life can become.
Here are some highlights of my life in London Town.

April 17, 2013

Smiles on the Underground

This morning I was on the tube. I was standing right at the door. The train stopped and a guy got on and he SMILED at me. That's right. London underground, early morning and someone smiled at me. I got so confused that I kept staring awkwardly at the floor for the rest of my journey.

My English friends always tell me: "Don't stare at people on the tube!" But what else is there to do? Sometimes I don't have a book with me or I just follow an interesting conversation and like to watch the people having this conversation. Plus, there are always so many colourful figures on the train that you have to stare at them. I know it's not polite, but I can't help it..I'm a starer!

But smiling? That's a different level. Especially since it wasn't like a mutual comprehension smile. You know like "Have you seen this super cute puppy over there?" - "Yes, I have." *Smiling*. No, it was more like: "Good morning, I hope you are well." 

It probably would have been less awkward, if I saw him every day getting on at that particular station. Then at some point I would say you can start noticing people and smiling at them. But until then you ignore their existence. He must be new in town!

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