sharing the life stories of immigrants, expatriates, and refugees to the United States
A man goes to see the psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, sometimes I think I'm a teepee. Then, I think I'm a wigwam. Then, I think I'm a teepee. Then, I think I'm a wigwam.
The psychiatrist says, "I see your problem. I believe you're two tents."
New Vocabulary
teepee = a Native American shelter made of wooden poles and animal skins
wigwam = another form of Native American shelter
What's So Funny?
The punchline "two tents" is pronounced the same as "too tense."
Feel Like You Belong is a sometimes serious, sometimes funny, always “touch-your-heart” real conversation about fitting into the American culture. It introduces guests who have made the immigrant journey to the United States. The stories–of both struggle and success–will help newcomers feel more confident in sharing their opinions and expertise, more likely to want to stay in the U.S., be more productive in their jobs, and fully invest in their communities.
