Kim Clauson_ CP 5

After class on Thursday, November 8, 2012, I made plans to meet with my friend Clara, from South Korea, and Abdul, from Saudi Arabia.  I decided that Momo’s would be an interesting setting and would probably be very entertaining for both of them because I feel like it is a food landmark in Tallahassee.  Abdul had already eaten, but Clara and I ate pizza slices “as big as your head.”  We were all intrigued by how the employees threw the dough to get it to be so enormous!  I liked having Clara around because the three of us had constant questions for each other based on all our curiosities. 

Somehow, we started to discuss weddings.  I think we began on this topic because Abdul was talking about his sister.  He said that he loved having her around because she would always cook and clean for him.  I asked him if he thought she would ever be interested in attending CIES and living in the states.  Apparently, this was not an option.  She wasn’t comfortable to be in a new, far-away place, and she was already engaged anyways.  The marriage was pre-arranged, but Abdul thought that she was happy with the man and the arrangements.  He said that many of his friends that were women had the option and even made the decision to reject their suitors.  He said that the women were usually happy with the dowry system, as well, because it allowed them money to use to go shopping.  It seems like shopping is universally accepted as a feminine hobby.  I wouldn’t dare admit that I don’t particularly enjoy it for fear that it would make me seem less woman-like!