Sophie1994

@Sophie1994 (31)

China • Age 30

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Stupid politeness rules

Shasta @cupkitties (7421) • United States 19 Jul 13

A moment ago my sister in law was asking to help us with back to school expenses. According to politeness standards in America I'm supposed to say "Oh no! You don't need to do that!" and then we're supposed to argue back and...

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Sophie1994 Same here in China. Such kind of politeness rules trouble me into guessing the real intention of others in order not to mistake them. Sometimes I would lament, Oh, kill me! Why not go straight? So that's what in our culture. You can be straight yourself but...

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