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Originally Posted by WhoIsDaffy
what makes you think i "Respect" my own culture?
I am a citizen of the world and whatever i decide to do, is "my" culture.
I wave at peopple with my right hand, thats offensive in certain parts of the world, in certain cultures. But i am not a part of those cultures.
I dont go out of my way to offend people.
I just have any real desire to fit in, or be an accepted part of the crowd.
I dont expect someone from Japan (or anywhere else) to know the details of my culture. And im not going to get offended if they dont, or give them any brownie points for knowing.
Live life to your own, express yourself. not how you "think" poeple expect you to express yourself.
where i am from we call that "Keeping it real"
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It's all very usual for different cultures.
When I went to live in japan, I was constantly worried that I may offend if I didn't copy certain aspects of their culture.
I actually then realized that it didn't make any difference, and at the end of the day, I simply became natural, and was well respected for that.
On the other hand, I met foreigners that wanted to become Japanese, and it just looked so un-natural for both Japanese and foreigners alike.
Cultures are always a fun part of travelling.