What Paraguayan customs or views seemed most unusual to you? Are there aspects of Paraguayan life described in the interview that would be difficult for you to adapt to? Did Nichola Minott describe family and social expectations that also are important in your community? What are some characteristics of life in our community that might make a teenager from Paraguay feel uncomfortable?
What are some values and characteristics that Nichola Minott labels as “American”? Would all Americans in all regions and communities agree with her?
Nichola Minott said that the Paraguayan perception of Americans is “blond hair, blue eyes.” If you were a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay, what could you do to give people a more diverse perspective?