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22 Things Malaysians Realise When They Visit A Cold Country For The First Time

You think you can tahan the cold?

By Khye Lynn Yong

Cover image via The NY Times

1. You step out from the airport and OMG NOT HUMID!

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Image via GIPHY

2. Wooo, free aircond! NAISS

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Image via GIPHY

3. You learn how to bundle up properly for the first time

4. The 'thick, warm clothes' you brought from Malaysia suddenly feel so thin :(

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Image via GIPHY

5. You're not used to piling on the layers before walking out the door

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Image via Shutterstock

6. You finally understand why people buy quality lip balm...

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Image via GIPHY

7. ... and apply hand cream and body lotion every day

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Image via Nivea

8. Sometimes you feel more confident, oh yes

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9. But NOOO THE STUPID WIND!

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10. Your FB updates all start with "Why so cold?"

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Image via Me.me

11. Then there's that one person who will say, "Not cold also..."

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Image via Daily Mail

"Just like Genting Highlands!"

12. Wow, you don't actually have to shave that much...

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Image via Sample A Day

13. HEATERS ARE THE BEST

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For defrosting.

14. Going to the toilet is torture

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Image via Barkpost

15. You shiver instead of sweat after you shower?!

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Image via Goody Feed

You now understand why people want to skip showers.

16. You need to swap your 'Malaysian pyjamas' with long sleeves and socks

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Image via GU Bulldog

17. SNOW IS LIKE AIS KACANG!

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Image via Notey

18. Speaking of which, you don't order iced drinks anymore

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Hot chocolate <3

19. The animals there are fat and totally adorbs!

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Image via Elginpk

20. You see your fingers and hands 'grow old' for the first time

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21. You realise you're always hungry!

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Image via Pinterest

22. Going home to a carpeted house is the best <3

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Image via GIPHY

Tiles are the worst.

Do you prefer a hot or cold climate? Let us know in the comments section below!

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