I was having one of those conversations that went something like this.

Her: So you live in Morocco.....Wow!

Me: Yes! Yes, I do.

Her: That's very brave of you.

Me: You think? Well, it's different for sure.

Her: No, I mean.....aren't you scared?

Me: Of what?

Her: You know, safety and that sort of thing. It's very dangerous, from what I understand.

Me: Uh, no. It's really not particularly dangerous at all. In fact there is relatively little violent crime. It's much more dangerous here (in Boston), actually.

Her: (laughs) Oh come on....!

Me: You'd be surprised. But it's true.

Her: Well, I think you are very, very brave. I could never live in a place like that -- I'd be terrified. I want you to know that I'm going to pray for you. I'm going to pray for you and your family. For your safety.

Me: (Blinking) Umm..thanks.