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That's what I meant.Originally posted by Provost Harrison View PostIn Soviet Russia, Fake borises YOU.Comment
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It's amazingly true. I consider myself to be a rather well-mannered person, and whenever I talk in another language, for example, Russian or English, I'd always try to be as polite as the locals.Originally posted by Hauldren Collider View Post"they don't say please in Israel"
In Hebrew, I'd always say "Thanks" after purchasing any item, or getting, but very rarely say "please" when asking for it, keeping to an "Can you bring me an X?" ...
"Thanks".
By the way, I had to delete the word "please" twice in the previous question - I guess I am more polite in English, or something.Comment
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Yeah, it was one of the things I noticed when I was there a few years ago. I don't speak hebrew, but few people seemed to say please in English either.Originally posted by Az View PostIf there is no sound in space, how come you can hear the lasers?
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I always try to be more polite than the locals. Like to let them know that I'm better than them.Originally posted by Az View Post“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
"Capitalism ho!"Comment
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Who says 'please' when ordering at McDonalds in America?"Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
"I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben KenobiComment
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I do?If there is no sound in space, how come you can hear the lasers?
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Well, locally, it sometimes would seem that you are trying to waste time, mask your intent, and or have strong feelings of inadequacy. I am not sure how I like the way it is here in this term, but frankly, politeness is only a virtue if it is accompanied with fairness and grace in actions. Otherwise, it's a hypocrisy.
I have to say that I was surprised by the directness of some of the Europeans I am doing business with. The Swedes for example.. dear god... directness AND an air of superiority over pretty much the whole world...
a partner from Sweden when dealing with an RFQ "Well I am sure that in Greece or Italy or somewhere else in Southern Europe you could do something like that, but here in Scandinavia it's not really acceptable" ( On submitting a slightly higher bid to enable room for negotiations for purchasing. )Comment
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You can get more with a nice word and a gun than you can with a nice word.No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.Comment
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Yes. If you use a kind word and a gun you might get free room and board for years.Comment
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Its the Philly way.No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.Comment
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"Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
"I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben KenobiComment
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I don't know about you, but my parents raised me to be polite. Then again, they also taught me to swim and ride a bike and drive a car. Maybe it's another rich person thing?If there is no sound in space, how come you can hear the lasers?
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My father was absent and my mother was an abusive *****. I was not raised.Originally posted by Hauldren Collider View Post
But my upbringing is a portrait of modern America. You are out of touch.
70% of American youth grow up in 'non-traditional' families."Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
"I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben KenobiComment
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