We do need to study a tad more
Marc,
I would have to agree with you. I did my studies on the ground front and center, during social and political upheaval and 3 civil wars (10 years total)
How did I make it out ? Good question and I have an equally good answer: Knowledge of customs and culture, not reading some bible study class Bravo Sierra on pathetic symbols (Africans care about well-being and money, there are no jungle rules).
My neighbors homes flanked my house during the 2nd uprising and when I awoke, only my house was left untouched. Belgian females raped and males shot in the head. Both houses were totaled and the frames destroyed allowing the roof to come down (very typical African).
Only later would I learn that I was an acceptable white man amongst them who learned not only Lingala but culture and custom.
I'll wouldn't trade that day for any anthropology lesson on earth, as I still have the skin on my Alpha !
An education is great, so long as you know how to use it together with your common sense.
Regards, Stan
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