Meryem Alaoui > Quotes

“That night, while I was speaking to people, something bizarre happened. Even though I was relaxed, I was still focused. It was my first night here and we weren’t just anywhere. So a part of my brain was paying attention to what I was doing, another was working to understand what everyone was saying, and another still was observing them to see how they were behaving among themselves.”
― Meryem Alaoui, Straight from the Horse's Mouth

“I ordered a latte to drink. They have a crazy system here. When you order a coffee or a Coke or anything to drink—except alcohol—they refill you and refill you until you can’t take it anymore. When you finish your glass, the server comes to ask if you want more. You could have twenty refills if you wanted. They do it because the people here are idiots. Even when they’re in a group, they all order drinks, rather than having one and sharing it.”
― Meryem Alaoui, Straight from the Horse's Mouth