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Ciel
Interesting observations! Mind you, I notice that many of our native-born Canadian - what do you call them these days - associates??? anyway, you know who I mean, whatever they call themselves, that those people too have acquired SE Asia serving habits, possibly by osmosis! If you can ever find any in the first place, that is...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 17, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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Glad you enjoyed it, Kabu!
In fact, I feel just as strongly that Americans abroad need to become aware and adapt their own behavior and expectations to what is the cultural norm where we are!
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Ciel
on April 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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i love this article ...I have been to Singapore many many times and became
the dear and trusted family member who it is an honour to give bargains to and spend time gossiping with.
but i really appreciated your last lines where if they come to live in our Culture, they should adapt. I have had really apinful manicures and pedicures from people who were doing their job thoroughly, but without thought to their client as a person with feelings.Well written dear.
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Kabu
on April 17, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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