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I think that you've misunderstood my comment just as you've apparently misunderstood American culture. Instead of trying to truly understand American culture,
by Pacabel 12y ago
I think that you've misunderstood my comment just as you've apparently misunderstood American culture.
Instead of trying to truly understand American culture, I think you've just ended up injecting a lot of presumed malice that just isn't there in reality.
What you and your friend see as "pressure", many Americans would consider just being friendly and sociable.
What you see as an unreasonable request, many Americans would see as merely trying to be considerate of others and what they have to smell while at the office.
And as I stated earlier, I'm not even an American. But I do realize that American culture is unique in many ways, and it's far more enjoyable to interact with Americans if you put forth the effort to understand where they're coming from, and why they act the way that they do.
- amirmc 12y ago> "... it's far more enjoyable to interact with Americans if you put forth the effort to understand where they're coming from, and why they act the way that they do." Is it really too much to ask for the same in return?
- ciupicri 12y agoWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.
- eaurouge 12y agoVodka shots in the office, or during work hours, isn't part of American culture. Besides your description of American culture is too simplistic. I get the impression you don't understand American culture, which I guess is understandable since, as you say, you're not American.