Gambians are masters of the obvious. Apparently it is part of their culture to point these things out, whether it's to be social or just kill time, I am not sure. So many times I have wanted to pull a "here's your sign" moment but I know it would probably come across as just being an ass. I dont think Blue Collar comedy is piped in over Arabic channels very often.
For instance, last week I was walking home from Nikki's office in a torrential downpour, I was completely and utterly soaked, water pouring off my head, my clothes weighed about 30 pounds, shoes squishing with every step. I walk in the front gate and Sang calls out from the little guard shack where he is making tea; "Get Wet??" Um no, not at all....Or if you get back from running an errand, or even just to the bathroom you will get: "You are back???" I hear that one about 50 times a day. The mechanic I have helping me with the truck has been over a few times to do some repairs, when I handed him his payment he simply says: "This is for me??" Yesterday, I couldn't help myself, I responded with, "No thats for me, give it back." He laughed and pocketed the money. Late last night I had to get something out of the truck, it was raining, I was barefoot and wearing nothing but gym shorts. I closed the car door and turned around to see the night guard standing there with his billy club at his side and he asked: "You are going out??" Uh, no. thanks though.
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