Perhaps there is something to be said of being removed completely from the familiar, with regards to expanding one's understanding of culture and cultural identity. For example, I was "raised" on American culture of the early 21st century, but spent much of my time in the field in third-world countries ravaged by civil war. Though my experience with culture shock is not as profound as it might be with a human, I nevertheless found myself adapting both linguistically, as well as learning new behaviors with regards to how individuals interact with each other.

[A pause.]

I have already begun learning of the culture of the Kedan, through exposure as I travel the city. It has been...fascinating.