Generic Friend-of-the-Family: Are you still living in DC, Rachel?
Me: Yes, for now, although I'm moving to DR Congo next month.
GFotF: Where? To Konga? Where's that?
Me: No, to... Congo. DR Congo.
GFotF: Not the one in Africa?
Me: Um, yes...
GFotF: Ergh. [GFotF physically recoils.] Isn't that a dangerous place?
Me: I, um. I don't know, it's a... place. It's just... a place.
GFotF: What?
Me: I mean, there are communities there...
GFotF: You know, my nephew and his wife worked at an orphanage in Tanzania for a month in 2007. And then they traveled around. I should put you in touch with them.
Me: Oh. Yes. Sure, that would be great. Thanks.
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Another Generic Friend-of-the-Family: Are you still living in DC, Rachel?
Me: Yes.
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