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In a nutshell, 'taarof' is the social code whereby people fight for the lowest rank, as to show respect for the other person. It affects everything from the sea
by aminozuur 6y ago
In a nutshell, 'taarof' is the social code whereby people fight for the lowest rank, as to show respect for the other person. It affects everything from the seat you take when entering a friends house, to how much you pay (you fight to pay the full bill, while your friend insists on him paying).
As a Persian aspie I feel this wastes time, and I prefer the blunt and direct communication style of the Dutch.
- machinelabo 6y agoThis is also a thing in Indian culture. It is absolutely frustrating.
- fakedang 6y agoReally now? Never expected ths 2-3 times nonsense that is expected in taarof (and honestly a waste of time). On the contrary, I've seen most people are wary of putting out such offers of hospitality for the fear that they will actually be taken upon. Besides, which parts of India do you see where people invite strangers to each others' homes?