by Latikama » 26th May 2011, 01:31
mudala ba Mwinemushi,
Let's pay a visit to Mr. Dictionary, maybe he will give us a glimpse into the prevailing Zambian psyche.
COMPLACENT : adjective
: marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.
A friend of mine came to see me after he had visited Zambia sometime back in 2009. This guy is Black American. I could tell he was being careful about something. As if he didn't want to offend me. So I proceeded to interrogate him aggressively because I wanted to know his true impression of Zambia. He had many nice things to say. Weather, friendliness of the locals, wonderful things on the tourism circuit, food, etc.
Then finally he told me what I knew had been nagging at the back of his mind. He said Zambians are amazingly happy and content even amidst unbelievable poverty.
I have to admit, the guy truly said that as a compliment. But I wasn't too sure if it was.
mudala ba Mwinemushi,
Let's pay a visit to Mr. Dictionary, maybe he will give us a glimpse into the prevailing Zambian psyche.
COMPLACENT : adjective
: marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.
A friend of mine came to see me after he had visited Zambia sometime back in 2009. This guy is Black American. I could tell he was being careful about something. As if he didn't want to offend me. So I proceeded to interrogate him aggressively because I wanted to know his true impression of Zambia. He had many nice things to say. Weather, friendliness of the locals, wonderful things on the tourism circuit, food, etc.
Then finally he told me what I knew had been nagging at the back of his mind. He said Zambians are amazingly happy and content even amidst unbelievable poverty.
I have to admit, the guy truly said that as a compliment. But I wasn't too sure if it was.