You know you're a 'muzungu' when...

'Muzungu'= white person, European person, rich person... (because these are all synonyms, obviously). #whitepeopleproblems

1. You walk into the slum, and everybody's eyes are instantly upon you.

Leave me alone, can't you see I'm busy?

2. Being called 'muzungu' by literally everyone on the street is your every day life.

You know, I have a name, right?

3. ...And your closet mostly consists of those baggy pants to the left.

4. You are just as surprised everytime the skies open and the rain starts to pour, even though you are the only one left on the street.

It's like they're born with a fifth sense, or something

5. And you are used to getting a different price than every one else.  

It's called 'muzungu price', my friend.

6. Headlines like these are so common you don't even raise an eyebrow anymore.

Really, really??

7. 'Sunburned' has gotten a whole new meaning for you.

8.You refer to the food the locals eat as 'street food', and associate it with an upset stomach.

9. You are the only one hopelessly sticking to polite phrases like 'thank you', 'excuse me' and 'please'. (Just give it up).

10. You are the only one standing at the zebra crossing (if there is one), waiting for the cars to stop.

11. When you're out and try to copy the dance style of the locals you look like this.

12. You have this weird, unspoken bond with other muzungus, which more than often materizalizes in awkward staring at the grocery store.

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13. Every time you cough you're convinced you have either tuberculosis, malaria, HIV, or some other tropical disease.

Better take that profylax.

14. You think you'll die every time you take public transport.

Watch your toes.

15. Your family and friends back home try to convince you that you'll either get mugged, raped or killed if you walk alone after dark (check all that applies).

16. You have started to use sign language and big arm gestures to get your point across.

17. The smell of mosquito spray mixed with sweat completely overpowers your deodorant.

Why does life have to be so hard?

18. You have stopped wearing make-up well aware that you'll look like hell by the time you reach the office anyway.

Hey guys,  it's me!

19. You start thinking of yourself and other white people as muzungus - because EVERYTHING is racial. 

Can I stand here...?

20. And lastly, not to forget: The constant feeling of guilt for being so privileged...