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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

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Paul

Thanks for your blog essay. I always enjoy reading them. I don't know whether you are interested or not, but whenever I have been in Europe or Asia I notice differences in the ways people behave in public. For example, some people think it is OK to blow their nose into a restaurant napkin. To me, that is a no, no. But, I have seen people do that in Germany and the US I never know whether it is proper to ask for western utensils in a Chinese restaurant, but because they are available, I do. But, what does that say to my table companions? I also see people using cell phones on trains, in restaurants and even on elevators and check out lines. I see that as an intrusion on other people's space and comfort. What do the rules of etiquette say?

Dawn

Thanks, Vida!
I can see that I was being a slavish follower of what I thought was the local custom instead of
becoming savvy to the new etiquette that is evolving. You're right. Flossing in public would be
very rude here in the US so why would I use a toothpick in Hong Kong?

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