Next-Level Mentality

I used to, like many people still do, get stupefied, and presume Nigerian-bred individuals who use cutlery to eat swallows are just being conceited and ostentatious...like showing to be civilized. What happens to their hands, I would mull. 

Luckily for me, my former boss instanced a narrative that changed my perspective. She said, paraphrasing, you don't do or learn to do things because of where you are but where you are going. It is called having a next-level mentality. Would you use your hand to eat at an international event, or when invited to dine with high profile people? Won't you be abashed? This is not about culture. The English language is not our culture. Nothing deters you to eat with your hand in your home, but learn to use cutlery because of when you'll need to use it. 

This is far-reaching, even beyond food. This is why I don't snide at people who try to mimic the American/British accent. If it something they think would help them, why not get it. 

Let your expectation determine your preparation. What you see is what you get. If you envision yourself in high places tomorrow, start learning what it takes to feature in that picture. 

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