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The odd thing is the article references "who pays the bill" as the only similar thing in western society, but most of the examples given (except working without
by abruzzi 11y ago
The odd thing is the article references "who pays the bill" as the only similar thing in western society, but most of the examples given (except working without wages) sound like the polite society I grew up in. Perhaps not to the same extent. I'll offer something to a friend, they'll refuse, I'll insist. They'll refuse again if the really don't want what I'm offering, or they'll accept if their refusal was just politeness.
- namenotrequired 11y agoSimilarly, even in my little and very western country of the Netherlands, there are definitely places where this is part of the regular custom.
- ngirardin 11y agoSame thing in France, and I think in most parts of Europe.
- notNow 11y agoYou're missing the point here Abruzzi. These customs are mainly put in place or evolved to govern the interactions between strangers not between friends and family although they apply nevertheless. So, when it's customary around the world to be nice with your friends and show them that you care about them, in other cultures esp. high-context ones this friendly behavior extends to strangers as well.
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- JoeAltmaier 11y agoI guess its a matter of degree. The dance has three rounds in some countries.
- mml 11y agoWow, this sounds exactly like offering anyone anything in Minnesota.