FrankNetter:
At burger king, the issue I had when I started the job was communication. At this job, drama. Lemme explain.


If you notice, if you've paid close attention to my posts, I always tried to pick people's brains, to understand what makes them tick, to understand the mindset of the people I'd be working with, the mindset of Americans. In trying to do that, I try to strike up conversations with different people, dancing around different topics trying to get you to speak. In the first few weeks I started this job, I noticed this is a female dominated field and most of the persons whose brains I tried to pick were ladies. In no time, news had started flying around that the new guy is a flirt, he's always talking to everybody. It turns out these ladies mistook my questions and conversations for something else, they actually thought I was trying to hook up with them.

Each day I come to work, I'd hear one new gist about me and what I supposedly did. I wouldn't bore you guys with the sad tales of how these people think cos most of them are way too shallow to delve into deep conversations with. They are more content with running their mouths about celebrity news and who-is-fvcking-who at the job. The few times I've tried to bring politics or current affairs or something other than tv shows and drama and superficial stuff, I get a blank stare or something close to it. With time, I minimized my conversations to strictly work related stuff and started keeping to myself. My "brain-picking" project has been put on hold for now.

Workplaces where they require diplomas or specialized skills are not like this. When you get your degree and move up in career you will mingle with better crowd. If you work a white collar job, you can talk about world politics, economy, history, culture, whatever you want. The problem is, you tried to pick brains where there are no brains to begin with Well if you want to know about Americans, feel free to ask me since I'm American and a good observer of people.

FrankNetter:
The CNA job is the "starter" pack for nigerians that enter USA. I have relatives who had been telling me I was wasting my time at Burger king, only when I got my first CNA job pay check did I understand what they meant. With my first paycheck, I put my car in order. I got new tires $400 with the option of replacing them if anything goes bad (at a place called discount tire co) and a new car battery $150 (At a place called autozone) and I was left with some change, I then handled some bills around the house.

Discount Tire and Auto Zone were my lifesavers in America.
Make sure to get the loyalty card from both of them, it's free and comes with some benefits. Get the free customer loyalty cards from every store you shop at, some of them give you freebies and discounts as you build up the bonus points.

revontuli:


Discount Tire and Auto Zone were my lifesavers in America.
Make sure to get the loyalty card from both of them, it's free and comes with some benefits. Get the free customer loyalty cards from every store you shop at, some of them give you freebies and discounts as you build up the bonus points.

You said when you were in America you relied on those businesses. Are you no longer in the US?

casualobserver1:


You said when you were in America you relied on those businesses. Are you no longer in the US?

I left for Europe. Glad I'm not living in the horribly polarized society now, things got bad since Trump's election.

revontuli:


I left for Europe. Glad I'm not living in the horribly polarized society now, things got bad since Trump's election.

Yup, trump has ruined a lot of stuff.

revontuli:


I left for Europe. Glad I'm not living in the horribly polarized society now, things got bad since Trump's election.

My people over there have said that things are definitely hotter in the States for now. It isn't everyday that once comes across foreigners here on Nairaland. Do you mind telling me why you joined this site? I am just curious.

casualobserver1:


My people over there have said that things are definitely hotter in the States for now. It isn't everyday that once comes across foreigners here on Nairaland. Do you mind telling me why you joined this site? I am just curious.

I stumbled across here when Googling something (forgot what I was even searching) and the interesting topics on the main page got me read like an addict. Reasons I loved Nairaland and stayed here:

- People's humorous attitude and funny comments, also the interesting Nigerian perspective about local and world affairs.
- I see the news about Africa we never get to see in the Western media. We see only negative news and violence, peple post all kinds of positive news here.
- Culture threads are hella interesting, it's refreshing to learn about all those fascinating rich cultures and traditions.
- Fights never escalate to ugliness I see on facebook and western forums. Even if people fight, it gets resolved quickly, mods never have to lock threads.
- You people don't ban the trolls, you just turn them into some kind of resident joke. No one takes the trolls serious and just make them into funny fools. Something white people never learned.
- The banter between feminists and macho men is hilarious
- I am writing an epic fantasy series, and the tribal conflict stuff is a huge source of inspiration for me. I have only academic knowledge on tribal cultures, it's priceless to see the living tribal culture with real people writing comments, the complex structure and political issues will inspire stories.
- There are so many nice and positive people here!

revontuli:


I stumbled across here when Googling something (forgot what I was even searching) and the interesting topics on the main page got me read like an addict. Reasons I loved Nairaland and stayed here:

- People's humorous attitude and funny comments, also the interesting Nigerian perspective about local and world affairs.
- I see the news about Africa we never get to see in the Western media. We see only negative news and violence, peple post all kinds of positive news here.
- Culture threads are hella interesting, it's refreshing to learn about all those fascinating rich cultures and traditions.
- Fights never escalate to ugliness I see on facebook and western forums. Even if people fight, it gets resolved quickly, mods never have to lock threads.
- You people don't ban the trolls, you just turn them into some kind of resident joke. No one takes the trolls serious and just make them into funny fools. Something white people never learned.
- The banter between feminists and macho men is hilarious
- I am writing an epic fantasy series, and the tribal conflict stuff is a huge source of inspiration for me. I have only academic knowledge on tribal cultures, it's priceless to see the living tribal culture with real people writing comments, the complex structure and political issues will inspire stories.
- There are so many nice and positive people here!

Almost every banter between the two major culture here is like comic relief with some pictures that would make you laugh.

revontuli:


I stumbled across here when Googling something (forgot what I was even searching) and the interesting topics on the main page got me read like an addict. Reasons I loved Nairaland and stayed here:

- People's humorous attitude and funny comments, also the interesting Nigerian perspective about local and world affairs.
- I see the news about Africa we never get to see in the Western media. We see only negative news and violence, peple post all kinds of positive news here.
- Culture threads are hella interesting, it's refreshing to learn about all those fascinating rich cultures and traditions.
- Fights never escalate to ugliness I see on facebook and western forums. Even if people fight, it gets resolved quickly, mods never have to lock threads.
- You people don't ban the trolls, you just turn them into some kind of resident joke. No one takes the trolls serious and just make them into funny fools. Something white people never learned.
- The banter between feminists and macho men is hilarious
- I am writing an epic fantasy series, and the tribal conflict stuff is a huge source of inspiration for me. I have only academic knowledge on tribal cultures, it's priceless to see the living tribal culture with real people writing comments, the complex structure and political issues will inspire stories.
- There are so many nice and positive people here!

wow interesting, I ve been informed

revontuli:


I stumbled across here when Googling something (forgot what I was even searching) and the interesting topics on the main page got me read like an addict. Reasons I loved Nairaland and stayed here:

- People's humorous attitude and funny comments, also the interesting Nigerian perspective about local and world affairs.
- I see the news about Africa we never get to see in the Western media. We see only negative news and violence, peple post all kinds of positive news here.
- Culture threads are hella interesting, it's refreshing to learn about all those fascinating rich cultures and traditions.
- Fights never escalate to ugliness I see on facebook and western forums. Even if people fight, it gets resolved quickly, mods never have to lock threads.
- You people don't ban the trolls, you just turn them into some kind of resident joke. No one takes the trolls serious and just make them into funny fools. Something white people never learned.
- The banter between feminists and macho men is hilarious
- I am writing an epic fantasy series, and the tribal conflict stuff is a huge source of inspiration for me. I have only academic knowledge on tribal cultures, it's priceless to see the living tribal culture with real people writing comments, the complex structure and political issues will inspire stories.
- There are so many nice and positive people here!

Lol!!!!

revontuli:


I stumbled across here when Googling something (forgot what I was even searching) and the interesting topics on the main page got me read like an addict. Reasons I loved Nairaland and stayed here:

- People's humorous attitude and funny comments, also the interesting Nigerian perspective about local and world affairs.
- I see the news about Africa we never get to see in the Western media. We see only negative news and violence, peple post all kinds of positive news here.
- Culture threads are hella interesting, it's refreshing to learn about all those fascinating rich cultures and traditions.
- Fights never escalate to ugliness I see on facebook and western forums. Even if people fight, it gets resolved quickly, mods never have to lock threads.
- You people don't ban the trolls, you just turn them into some kind of resident joke. No one takes the trolls serious and just make them into funny fools. Something white people never learned.
- The banter between feminists and macho men is hilarious
- I am writing an epic fantasy series, and the tribal conflict stuff is a huge source of inspiration for me. I have only academic knowledge on tribal cultures, it's priceless to see the living tribal culture with real people writing comments, the complex structure and political issues will inspire stories.
- There are so many nice and positive people here!

Thank you for answering. I wish you all the best of luck with your book. Creating a universe is something that I know is brutally difficult. I once tried to write a story for a video game and I wait after a week or so.

It is nice to see someone appreciate the good side of Nigerians. I hope you keep contributing to the forum. Exchanging ideas and perspectives is something that is always good.

Please invite other people around you to join us. Diversity is something we can profit from here.

casualobserver1:


Thank you for answering. I wish you all the best of luck with your book. Creating a universe is something that I know is brutally difficult. I once tried to write a story for a video game and I wait after a week or so.

It is nice to see someone appreciate the good side of Nigerians. I hope you keep contributing to the forum. Exchanging ideas and perspectives is something that is always good.

Please invite other people around you to join us. Diversity is something we can profit from here.

Nice of you, bro. Diversity keeps us one. We are the world

revontuli:


I left for Europe. Glad I'm not living in the horribly polarized society now, things got bad since Trump's election.

What country are you at now ?

foreverkind1:

What country are you at now ?

I'm in Finland, the frozen paradise.

revontuli:


I'm in Finland, the frozen paradise.

My kinsmen will gladly prefer it to our dearly beloved hot sh!thole. Pardon my language ma'am.

guiddoti:
Almost every banter between the two major culture here is like comic relief with some pictures that would make you laugh.

The beef between the Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda was mere banter until it spilled over. You guys should keep deceiving yourselves. When e set, na from yankee we go dey observe una

revontuli:


I'm in Finland, the frozen paradise.

Brace yourself, Your inbox is about to be flooded with beggars of all shapes and sizes, with formats you've never seen before. You would realize why nigeria is ranked highest on internet fraud

casualobserver1:


Thank you for answering. I wish you all the best of luck with your book. Creating a universe is something that I know is brutally difficult. I once tried to write a story for a video game and I wait after a week or so.

It is nice to see someone appreciate the good side of Nigerians. I hope you keep contributing to the forum. Exchanging ideas and perspectives is something that is always good.

Please invite other people around you to join us. Diversity is something we can profit from here.

Invite people to come and see how backward and disgraceful nigerians are? Interesting

fSociety:


The beef between the Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda was mere banter until it spilled over. You guys should keep deceiving yourselves. When e set, na from yankee we go dey observe una

haha where is the lords of the rising sun? Na mouth una get joor!

revontuli:


I'm in Finland, the frozen paradise.

Lol, do you know anybody in ireland ,can you say anything about the country

Well, from what i heard ,i think finland is very okay

fSociety:


The beef between the Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda was mere banter until it spilled over. You guys should keep deceiving yourselves. When e set, na from yankee we go dey observe una

guiddoti:
haha where is the lords of the rising sun? Na mouth una get joor!

Justwise, come and mop up these comments. These guys want to turn this thread into something else.

decode55:




Justwise, come and mop up these comments. These guys want to turn this thread into something else.

funny you!
Did you read the part where someone said "..tribal conflict stuff is a huge source of inspiration..."
Don't be clouded that you didn't read it. Perhaps, is anything wrong from being satiric.?

foreverkind1:

Lol, do you know anybody in ireland ,can you say anything about the country

Well, from what i heard ,i think finland is very okay

No idea, never been there. I know the Irish drink too much and Northern Ireland is the Igbo of the UK.

fSociety:


Brace yourself, Your inbox is about to be flooded with beggars of all shapes and sizes, with formats you've never seen before. You would realize why nigeria is ranked highest on internet fraud

409 scams and beggars are world famous. Only senile elderly people and very low IQ people fall for it.

CharleyCharley:



Invite people to come and see how backward and disgraceful nigerians are? Interesting

I am sure that even in the developed world, there are people just as backward as Nigerians. However, we can always learn from them and they can learn from us. Or how do you see it?

casualobserver1:


Thank you for answering. I wish you all the best of luck with your book. Creating a universe is something that I know is brutally difficult. I once tried to write a story for a video game and I wait after a week or so.

It is nice to see someone appreciate the good side of Nigerians. I hope you keep contributing to the forum. Exchanging ideas and perspectives is something that is always good.

Please invite other people around you to join us. Diversity is something we can profit from here.

I'm here to learn about all those rich and diverse cultures, and exchange all kinds of culture knowledge.
It took me more than 5 years to do the worldbuilding before I wrote any of the story. It's a lot of work, but I draw inspiration from the underrated parts of real history and various dead and living cultures of the world. Most fantasy writers are lazy about creating cultures or do only superficial research. I try to do better than that. Maybe someone will even publish the book when it's finished.

I think the best way to erase prejudices and stereotypes is establishing contact and listening to the real people instead of the media.

revontuli:


No idea, never been there. I know the Irish drink too much and Northern Ireland is the Igbo of the UK.

LOL @ Igbo of the UK.

fSociety:


Brace yourself, Your inbox is about to be flooded with beggars of all shapes and sizes, with formats you've never seen before. You would realize why nigeria is ranked highest on internet fraud

If they beg anything, I will say "You are a rich yahoo boy, send me 50k Nairas I'm broke! "

revontuli:


I'm here to learn about all those rich and diverse cultures, and exchange all kinds of culture knowledge.
It took me more than 5 years to do the worldbuilding before I wrote any of the story. It's a lot of work, but I draw inspiration from the underrated parts of real history and various dead and living cultures of the world. Most fantasy writers are lazy about creating cultures or do only superficial research. I try to do better than that. Maybe someone will even publish the book when it's finished.

I think the best way to erase prejudices and stereotypes is establishing contact and listening to the real people instead of the media.

I have heard that Amazon has a way to do some low cost publishing. Maybe you could look into that to make publishing easier.

I am a fan of Issac Asimov and he launched his publishing career by writing short stories based on his universe. That is something else that might help you.

You are very right about shoddy research and world building being an issue. I am a fan of science fiction and alternate histories and sometimes one plot hole can really mess up an otherwise excellent universe.

I also agree with you about listening to the real people. All media companies have thier own agenda so they just end up twisting things to promote the agenda. Interpersonal communication helps us know that in the end we are all humans and can lead to much progress.

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