T.I.A. (this is Africa!) is a common phrase among expatriates here. It is used to shrug off or laugh off unexplainable or inconceivable cultural differences encountered. Last night I ran into a near by mall to use the ATM. I was a little shocked that all the stores were closing at 6PM on a Friday night. Yes I have lived here for four years and know that things close way early here then in the States but still 6 on a Friday! I just had to laugh and said TIA.
TIA Moment
Published February 7, 2009 Africa , Cross-Cultural , Funny , TIA 5 CommentsTags: African moment, Cross-Cultural, laughter, life, TIA
5 Responses to “TIA Moment”
- 1 Trackback on June 16, 2009 at 4:10 pm
- 2 Trackback on July 18, 2009 at 10:40 pm
t.i.a. indeed. juicy lucy always closed way to early. never could make it there after hope house.
Geez, ribs, you are putting me to shame with all your blogging! Which, is pretty ironic for all your years of non-blogging. You’re pretty good at this!! I’m a little jealous….
Shame!!!!
Guess what! We have 29 inches of fresh snow!!!! Wish you were her to sled with! I’m taking Gabe skiing tomorrow. I am going to sit in the lodge to save $. It’s ok….I’ll play games with other moms who will be idle.