Different

 Conversations with a psychologist is always interesting, especially one to another psychologist. 

Today, I was sharing with an American friend that how every American I come across is different from the other. I shared that I can predict behavior of people from my country.  However, I cannot analyze people of America as each seemed to be different from the other. She said something that resonated. She shared that because I came from a country which was religiously and culturally inclined. Everybody in my country was trained in certain pattern of mannerisms and traditions. Most of the traditions were black and white in nature. However, in United States of the America, people come from different countries. She shared that her family was a mix of Irish, German, Italian, and French. She also said by the time traditions are passed on there is no set rules that are followed. The diversity and freedom of speech make Americans different. It was a unique perspective. Definitely learning for me.