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parrot, it''s cool of you to put yourself out there like that. And it''s good to remember that sometimes different cultures/generations view things differently. The thought process isn''t there because there''s nothing to question - if in your culture/generation, it''s not only understood, but welcomed, that you can bring other guests, then that''s what you''re going to do. And it''s good to remember that because whoever''s on the other end may deal with it more kindly, and with less resentment. Even though, yes, it puts that person in an awkward position.
BUT.
I do think that we all should stop for a minute and think through "what would be appropriate to do here?" I know where I come from, we do x and y, but what is the norm for the family that''s inviting me/country, etc.? Especially if the family isn''t from your same culture/country.
Do you see where I''m coming from with this?
BUT.
I do think that we all should stop for a minute and think through "what would be appropriate to do here?" I know where I come from, we do x and y, but what is the norm for the family that''s inviting me/country, etc.? Especially if the family isn''t from your same culture/country.
Do you see where I''m coming from with this?