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Teaching him Chinese is often a test of patience. I jokingly mention to my friends that there was a time I almost lost my cool trying to teach him some words. I can joke about it now, but it certainly had its moments where I nearly exploded with laughter—like when he thought "mama" sounded the same as "mama."
Cultural Integration through Vaccination
Recently, as part of settling into the culture, I took my husband for a COVID-19 vaccination. This experience turned into another cultural nugget of joy when the healthcare staff offered a coupon deal for vaccinated individuals. My husband, often not one to miss an opportunity, attempted to bargain for a higher value than what was offered, causing confusion for the staff.