How to survive in Nepal

This I might add is just some musings over my time here in Kathmandu, Nepal. Merely observations from a somewhat amazed and at times dazed Malaysian trying her level best to survive in a jostling city where people & animals alike co-exist...

So here now, are some things I have learnt so far...(the list may expand as time goes by..so bear with me)

1. Learn the language FAST...(There is nothing worse than looking like a Nepali and not
speaking it)

2. Learn to drink Tea-even if you don't like it! (It's a staple anywhere, anytime)

3. When going to a party, find out two things: (this applies to the ladies...)

a) Will there be seroius booze involved

b) Will there be girls

Trust me, you dont want to be the only female in a party of Drunken Masters....

4. No matter what kind of restaurant you're in, everyone scans the menu and ALWAYS ends up
ordering the famous"MOMOS"

5. When visiting a new born baby, ALWAYS have Rs101.00 to offer to the babe...

6. When visiting anyone, always finish your food..(it's shows you appreciate the cooking)

7. When shopping, ALWAYS bring a Nepali friend with you...(they will help with the bargaining)

8. Strikes ,Bandhs or fuel shortage...are a VALID form of excuse for not coming to work!!