acculturation

Acculturation: noun, the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

This is what I am currently drinking.

It is what we like to call "fizzy water." Rarely do you see an Italian with a bottle of "still water." I used to think the fizziness was weird and kind of gross, but now I find it enjoyable and soothing on the tummy.

I've got more to say on this topic of acculturation, but you'll have to excuse me, because right now I am gulping fizzy water and being swallowed by this book.

 I'll be back when I'm finished with it.