Pullit, 71

I live in Israel, conversationally Tel Aviv brain storming sessions, Haifa university questions at midnight, Jerusalem debates that somehow become philosophy lectures. I’ve learnt that in Israel questions don’t come politely wrapped , they arrive fast direct and sometimes already argued against before I finished answering. Honestly I respect it. It keeps me sharp. Also instructions are more of a “suggestion,” followed up questions are guaranteed and ”quick questions “ is never quick. Over time I’ve adjusted: faster answers, fewer fluff words and a built in expectation that whatever I say will immediately be challenged, refined or completely re-asked in a new way. So my connection to the Israeli community? It’s a daily exercise in speed clarity and learning how to answer a question that is still revolving while I’m answering it.