SC - OT - Social Customs
Diana Skaggs
upsxdls at okway.okstate.edu
Thu Oct 29 12:37:12 PST 1998
Ras said: "Unfortunately, there is an insidious social custom
afoot today which erroneously thinks that because one person is
offended by something there is some kind of obligation to cater to
that selfish whim. I, like you, ignore such insensitivity to the
needs of the majority who are trying to experience as closely as
possible the way they did things in the MA."
Leanna (stepping up on her soapbox): I echo Ras' opinion here. I
have daily contact with internationals. It still burns my buns that
while in their country, I must follow their customs (dress especially)
and do my best to conform to accepted practices or suffer the
consequences. While in the US, many use social customs from their
birthplace, despite obvious differences.
Years ago, my son chose a friend from a family of practicing
Vegans. I spoke to the boy's mother about acceptable menus. I
learned a lot about vegetarianism, and made a new friend.
IMHO, if I were attending a feast, and I avoid particular foods for
any reason, I would take it upon myself to check out the menu prior to
reserving, and/or bringing food with me. In fact, I usually carry
something to nibble on anyway, because of the times a feast scheduled
for 6 pm didn't get going until 7 (or 8 or ?). Not griping, I just
have medication to take on a schedule with food.
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