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So how do you spot them? Sometimes it is so easy. Other times, you may have
to find a particularly distinctive feature when you meet someone new. This
article is tongue-in-cheek. It’s all love guys!
Ok, here are a few ways you can spot an” I Just Got Back!”
Their Accents
Accents are usually the first and easiest way to spot this set of people.
In fact, it’s a dead giveaway. Your city becomes a melting pot of accents.
You’ll hear clear British, American, or Australian accents from those who
actually grew up in other countries. You’ll also notice the ambiguous,
fluctuating medley of accents from those whom we know just left for a
Master’s degree last year.
The Complaints
They complain every two minutes about the heat, mosquitoes, their family,
Nigerians, Africans, the water ruining their skin (when we all know they’re
struggling with the same acne abroad).
Their Spending Habits
If you live in Nigeria, you know quite well that the exchange rate is
favourable for people coming back with foreign currency. Usually, they tend
to be two things - overly stingy or overspenders.
The latter is popular at parties and hangouts, having a lot of friends
around and of course, footing all the bills. They seem ready to spend till
they drop. They are also frequently found at art markets unwittingly paying
double for jewellery and accessories.
The former is very concerned about how they spend. They are usually
students on a budget. They rant about how greedy and frivolous people at
home are, and how they are sure they got cheated in the market.
Their Behaviour
Happy New Year!
It’s that time of the year when people who have been abroad all year long
return home. There is usually excitement when they arrive. Not only is
