continental france

Studying anthropology is the long way. Since this is 'sound bite society' here's a shorter better instant gratification way of understanding a culture; fly.

I have been spending quite a bit of time inside planes lately. The last thought that comes to mind when thinking flying is 'instant gratification'. However, in just a few cramped hours one can get a sneak peak of the other side.

One trip to Houston, there on Continental and back on Air France. What does this tell you about the cultures? Hmm, when speaking to a Air France staff, only the few immediate neighbours can hear the conversation. Right after take-off the Continental ladies rush for their flat 'around-the-house' shoes. Gratefully, the Air France ladies brush their hair and put on a little perfume after their mid flight snooze. Funny how a couple of folk in a tube of 'aluminum' can speak volumes.

There we go, a four year bachelor's degree condensed into just 20 sleep deprived hours.

Bon voyage!