> I was referring to the social norms around criticism of authority. There is a much greater expectation of tact and constructiveness compared to the West. I'v

> I was referring to the social norms around criticism of authority. There is a much greater expectation of tact and constructiveness compared to the West. I've never been to Asia myself, but knowing some Asian people and knowing a little about Asian history i think you are wrong. Like everywhere else, Asia is filled with revolutionaries who despise authority and revolt in any way they can. Just because some people respect authoritarian figures and their abuses of power doesn't mean everybody has to show "respect". I personally don't have any respect for most governments around this planet (including France/USA), because these governments don't have any respect for human lives and freedom. I live in a country where it's illegal to criticize the police or insult the president. Some people live in a country where it's illegal to suggest the king may be wrong. People like you are just enforcing that kind of power dynamic which some of us are interested to dismantle in flames. (Also worth noting: Asia is a BIG continent and you're making a huge generalization about billions of people... which i don't think holds at all)