Occupational Therapist in Zululand for Community Service Shares Fave Practices by People in Rural Areas

• A woman working as an occupational therapist showed people that she is enjoying her community service in KZN
• The lady from the Western Cape, Erin Young, made content out of her experience living in the rural areas of South Africa
• Erin Young spoke to Briefly News after many saw the professional's video and admired how she immersed herself in the local culture

One lady originally from the Western Cape went through a big culture change. The woman was assigned to serve in KZN rural areas.

In a video that got thousands of likes, the hard worker shared how she has adjusted to people's practices and customs. Many netizens commented that they were entertained by what she learned.

South African health worker shows wholesome experience in community service

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One woman, @erinyoung31, showed people she has learned quite a lot during her service in rural areas as an occupational therapist. The lady says she likes how locals have fascinating customs, such as saying "knock knock" while knocking on the door. She also enjoys how people always greet each other and even pass things with specific gestures.

Speaking to Briefly News, Erin said she is halfway through her 12 months of service in the rurals. She said:

"I have been doing commserve for 6 months now and have 6 months left."

Watch the video below:

South Africans impressed by occupational therapist's experience

Online users love to see people experience others' cultures. Many people commented that the woman is as good as a native in the rural areas.

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taste_SA wrote:

"Well done for learning. I respect people who appreciate the importance of integrating in the community you're in."

Nina Schirmer remarked:

"One thing I love about South Africa is that we use "sorry" less as an apology and more of an expression of sympathy."

nondumisomkhwebane said:

"Those respectful hand gestures are very important."

Lucebiso Malinga added:

" Another thing in Zulu when you greet an older person you say sanibonani even though it's normal used in plural but it's a show of respect."

Yenzi girl praised the occupational therapist:

"Girllllllllll! That “ngiyaphila” was well executed."

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Briefly News previously reported that a stunning Mzansi medical doctor has taken to social media to share how the first day of her community service went.

The young doctor noted that she felt anxious before she started working at the new clinic, but her day went much better than expected.

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Twitter user @Anjalaaay recently completed her internship and will be working at a clinic in Khayelitsha, a Cape Town township.

Source: Briefly News