> social norms which dictate I thought we went past that three centuries ago. But then, globablization of communication showed differently. I am not even sure

> social norms which dictate I thought we went past that three centuries ago. But then, globablization of communication showed differently. I am not even sure about when and where these "social norms about expression" emerged; I am not sure they existed among the Romans, the Carolingian Franks etc. Surely, they are apparent in some anglophone contexts. The Britons very often go "Will you apologize?" in odd contexts very far from those others would find consistent with the request (e.g. if A randomly knocked B down and showed indifference).