Let's Go: Home

So you've finally decided to do it: After months of planning, you're at last making the big trip Home, You've packed your bags and you've got your tickets. But are you prepared for the culture shock you might encounter?

With the contributions of our researcher-writers in the field, we here at Let's Go: Home have developed the following guide to help you make the most of your time at Home. The natives of Home, although sometimes criticized by visitors as hostile, are actually quite hospitable. However, to avoid tensions with the natives, visitors should come prepared for total immersion in the local customs.

Time Change

Regardless of where Home might be in terms of authentic time zones, most visitors will perceive a distinct sense of jet lag upon arrival at Home. According to local custom, most natives of Home rise early in the morning-often to attend to native rituals and folkways such as "school" or "work"-and can often be spotted going to sleep at mid-night, or even earlier. Napping, while common in industrialized nations like our own native land, is considered primitive and uncultivated behavior. While the napping in reality viewed as a gross indulgence and will weaken their status among the tribe.

Electrical Systems

In most cases, Home uses British measures and operates on the 110 Volt system. But while Home may be outfitted with all of the conveniences of an industrialized country, visitors should be aware that the economy of Home is far less stable than our native land with its $4 billion endowment. Because Home is an emerging capital market, only the most cosmopolitan regions of Home have confronted modern technological progress. Visitors who come Home expecting to maintain the same lifestyle they have led in more advanced parts of the world will soon find themselves confronting intense culture shock and should in most cases prepare for severe withdrawal from e-mail.

Currency exchange is usually unnecessary, as U.S. dollars will be accepted at Home under most circumstances. However, keep in mind that no locations at Home will accept Crimson Cash.

Language

Standard English will suffice in many cases for communication with the natives of Home. The people at Home are comfortable dealing with tourists, and will have little trouble deciphering basic expressions like "Gimme the remote".

This ease of communication often leaves visitors with the mistaken impression that they and the natives are speaking the same language. This is not the case. Language at Home is in fact a complex dance of syntax and connotation. For example, a simple expression like "I see what you mean," when uttered by a local or tribal chieftain, may have a radically different meaning than when spoken by a person from a more developed area. In our native country, this phrase would ordinarily mean "I understand your ideas". If a local chief uses this phrase, however, it is more likely to translate as "Your ideas do not interest me. Go get me a Coke".

Politics

As in many underdeveloped regions of the world, political instability is a common fact of Home life. Before the journey, visitors should prepare by staying up-to-date on current events at Home, keeping careful track of who is in power and their stances on key political issues (such as who is responsible for cleaning up after dinner). Because there is no judicial system in place, disputes may be resolved by force, or via grudges that may last months or years. In many regions of Home, true government is achieved only through a benevolent dictatorship.

A word on personal liberties:

Time Change

Regardless of where Home might be in terms of authentic time zones, most visitors will perceive a distinct sense of jet lag upon arrival at Home. According to local custom, most natives of Home rise early in the morning-often to attend to native rituals and folkways such as "school" or "work"-and can often be spotted going to sleep at mid-night, or even earlier. Napping, while common in industrialized nations like our own native land, is considered primitive and uncultivated behavior. While the napping in reality viewed as a gross indulgence and will weaken their status among the tribe.

Electrical Systems

In most cases, Home uses British measures and operates on the 110 Volt system. But while Home may be outfitted with all of the conveniences of an industrialized country, visitors should be aware that the economy of Home is far less stable than our native land with its $4 billion endowment. Because Home is an emerging capital market, only the most cosmopolitan regions of Home have confronted modern technological progress. Visitors who come Home expecting to maintain the same lifestyle they have led in more advanced parts of the world will soon find themselves confronting intense culture shock and should in most cases prepare for severe withdrawal from e-mail.

Currency exchange is usually unnecessary, as U.S. dollars will be accepted at Home under most circumstances. However, keep in mind that no locations at Home will accept Crimson Cash.

Language

Standard English will suffice in many cases for communication with the natives of Home. The people at Home are comfortable dealing with tourists, and will have little trouble deciphering basic expressions like "Gimme the remote".

This ease of communication often leaves visitors with the mistaken impression that they and the natives are speaking the same language. This is not the case. Language at Home is in fact a complex dance of syntax and connotation. For example, a simple expression like "I see what you mean," when uttered by a local or tribal chieftain, may have a radically different meaning than when spoken by a person from a more developed area. In our native country, this phrase would ordinarily mean "I understand your ideas". If a local chief uses this phrase, however, it is more likely to translate as "Your ideas do not interest me. Go get me a Coke".

Politics

As in many underdeveloped regions of the world, political instability is a common fact of Home life. Before the journey, visitors should prepare by staying up-to-date on current events at Home, keeping careful track of who is in power and their stances on key political issues (such as who is responsible for cleaning up after dinner). Because there is no judicial system in place, disputes may be resolved by force, or via grudges that may last months or years. In many regions of Home, true government is achieved only through a benevolent dictatorship.

A word on personal liberties:

Electrical Systems

In most cases, Home uses British measures and operates on the 110 Volt system. But while Home may be outfitted with all of the conveniences of an industrialized country, visitors should be aware that the economy of Home is far less stable than our native land with its $4 billion endowment. Because Home is an emerging capital market, only the most cosmopolitan regions of Home have confronted modern technological progress. Visitors who come Home expecting to maintain the same lifestyle they have led in more advanced parts of the world will soon find themselves confronting intense culture shock and should in most cases prepare for severe withdrawal from e-mail.

Currency exchange is usually unnecessary, as U.S. dollars will be accepted at Home under most circumstances. However, keep in mind that no locations at Home will accept Crimson Cash.

Language

Standard English will suffice in many cases for communication with the natives of Home. The people at Home are comfortable dealing with tourists, and will have little trouble deciphering basic expressions like "Gimme the remote".

This ease of communication often leaves visitors with the mistaken impression that they and the natives are speaking the same language. This is not the case. Language at Home is in fact a complex dance of syntax and connotation. For example, a simple expression like "I see what you mean," when uttered by a local or tribal chieftain, may have a radically different meaning than when spoken by a person from a more developed area. In our native country, this phrase would ordinarily mean "I understand your ideas". If a local chief uses this phrase, however, it is more likely to translate as "Your ideas do not interest me. Go get me a Coke".

Politics

As in many underdeveloped regions of the world, political instability is a common fact of Home life. Before the journey, visitors should prepare by staying up-to-date on current events at Home, keeping careful track of who is in power and their stances on key political issues (such as who is responsible for cleaning up after dinner). Because there is no judicial system in place, disputes may be resolved by force, or via grudges that may last months or years. In many regions of Home, true government is achieved only through a benevolent dictatorship.

A word on personal liberties:

Language

Standard English will suffice in many cases for communication with the natives of Home. The people at Home are comfortable dealing with tourists, and will have little trouble deciphering basic expressions like "Gimme the remote".

This ease of communication often leaves visitors with the mistaken impression that they and the natives are speaking the same language. This is not the case. Language at Home is in fact a complex dance of syntax and connotation. For example, a simple expression like "I see what you mean," when uttered by a local or tribal chieftain, may have a radically different meaning than when spoken by a person from a more developed area. In our native country, this phrase would ordinarily mean "I understand your ideas". If a local chief uses this phrase, however, it is more likely to translate as "Your ideas do not interest me. Go get me a Coke".

Politics

As in many underdeveloped regions of the world, political instability is a common fact of Home life. Before the journey, visitors should prepare by staying up-to-date on current events at Home, keeping careful track of who is in power and their stances on key political issues (such as who is responsible for cleaning up after dinner). Because there is no judicial system in place, disputes may be resolved by force, or via grudges that may last months or years. In many regions of Home, true government is achieved only through a benevolent dictatorship.

A word on personal liberties:

Politics

As in many underdeveloped regions of the world, political instability is a common fact of Home life. Before the journey, visitors should prepare by staying up-to-date on current events at Home, keeping careful track of who is in power and their stances on key political issues (such as who is responsible for cleaning up after dinner). Because there is no judicial system in place, disputes may be resolved by force, or via grudges that may last months or years. In many regions of Home, true government is achieved only through a benevolent dictatorship.

A word on personal liberties:

Attractions

Don't miss the Living Room, where you can see natural wonders including pine paneling, an entire forests' worth of local newspapers and shag carpeting dating back to the early 1980s. Also worth a visit are the Bedroom, which under most circumstances is far more comfortable than sleeping accommodations in more civilized countries, and the Kitchen where natives of Home often indulge in excessive culinary delights. Be aware that as a visitor, you will be expected to consume large amounts of local fare. Refusal to accept native cuisine will in many cases be considered a personal insult. (Note: The word "snack," common in native vocabulary, is often used to describe the local custom of consuming food every five minutes.) In the evenings, attractions may include rented movies, video games, visits from tribal chieftains from remote regions and little brothers rolling around on the floor in front of the TV.

Tips for travelers

At night, Home boasts the inspired beauty of aurora ahalogenis. This non-halogen lighting can only be observed in select primitive and unspoiled regions of the world, including Home. Don't miss it.

Culture Shock: Home

Those going Home should be aware that the natives are, despite reputations to the contrary, often quite kind as well as hospitable. While their culture may appear prone to hostility, those who truly immerse themselves in the culture of Home will soon find the atmosphere to be richly rewarding, and possibly fattening.

In fact once you're there for a while, you might not want to go home.

Tips for travelers

At night, Home boasts the inspired beauty of aurora ahalogenis. This non-halogen lighting can only be observed in select primitive and unspoiled regions of the world, including Home. Don't miss it.

Culture Shock: Home

Those going Home should be aware that the natives are, despite reputations to the contrary, often quite kind as well as hospitable. While their culture may appear prone to hostility, those who truly immerse themselves in the culture of Home will soon find the atmosphere to be richly rewarding, and possibly fattening.

In fact once you're there for a while, you might not want to go home.

Culture Shock: Home

Those going Home should be aware that the natives are, despite reputations to the contrary, often quite kind as well as hospitable. While their culture may appear prone to hostility, those who truly immerse themselves in the culture of Home will soon find the atmosphere to be richly rewarding, and possibly fattening.

In fact once you're there for a while, you might not want to go home.