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[floralias]

(( Today when Will takes to the network, he looks a little more serious than usual. There's a some weariness around his features, like he didn't get a good night's rest. But he cards his fingers through his hair to push it back and he manages a soft smile when he looks into the camera. ))

I'm curious.

There are people here from so many different places and times with so many different expectations about social interactions. So, I'm really curious. What's considered right and good behavior when and where you come from? What's polite? What's rude? What's something one could get away with but could be questionable? Is there some sort of social hierarchy?

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[drqingmedwoman]

[She doesn't understand what he seems to be reacting to, so she leaves it alone. Her focus and interest remain on the topic. She listens attentively to his example and she nods in sympathy.]

That is a predicament I'm well familiar with and it has been frustrating. It is considered rude in my culture to not introduce yourself first and offer a bow of respect. The majority of people I have met here do not follow this practice, particularly those who dress in what I've learned is a more 'modern' style.

I've been slower to assume someone is trying to offend me and know that perhaps there's a misunderstanding than I used to. It's been surprising how often that is the case.

[floralias]

(( He's not reacting to anything. Nothing on his face or about his body language has changed. ))

How can you know if you respect someone if you've never met them?

[drqingmedwoman]

I believe there's a certain level of respect everyone should be given. It speaks to who you are more than it mattering who they are. What about you? What do you think?

[floralias]

I think there are plenty of people who don't deserve my respect. People who do evil and delight in cruelty don't deserve my respect. People who think their worldview is the only worldview that matters don't deserve my respect. People who look down on others based solely on their apparent age or some other completely arbitrary standard don't deserve my respect. People who are callous don't deserve my respect. People who act like they're better than others don't deserve my respect. I'm sure I could think of others if I put my mind to it.