Signs you’ve been in Asia too long

I just threw toilet paper in the bin on a plane.

A few weeks ago this had almost happened on another flight, when I went to the loo then automatically looked for the bin to throw the paper in (you’re not allowed to throw it in the bowl in most places in Asia). But I realised how silly that was, since I was on a plane before I actually did it that time.

Today however I just threw it straight in the bin. No second thought, just went on autopilot. Didn’t realise till after then started laughing to myself (which probably made me sound like a crazy person in the plane toilet to anyone outside) but I just couldn’t believe I did it so automatically.

I’ve also recently realised that whenever I sit on a chair I know have an uncontrollable urge to curl my legs up and sit cross legged. Every time. Even when I’m wearing trainers which is then really annoying as they take time to remove and put back on.

I’ve only been in Asia 3 months so far, what’s it going to be like I’ve been here for 6?

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