Had an interesting situation the other morning where I received my usual greeting from my friend in the form of hand shake, hug and kiss on each cheek. A female associate who hasn’t been here as long as us said, “can I have one of those as well” and proceeded to do the same. Now my friend is confused by this behaviour and became quite excited by this. I have had to explain that she is married and was just being friendly and that where we come from it is a simple sign of friendship, nothing more. I don’t think he is convinced.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Another lost in translation
Had an interesting situation the other morning where I received my usual greeting from my friend in the form of hand shake, hug and kiss on each cheek. A female associate who hasn’t been here as long as us said, “can I have one of those as well” and proceeded to do the same. Now my friend is confused by this behaviour and became quite excited by this. I have had to explain that she is married and was just being friendly and that where we come from it is a simple sign of friendship, nothing more. I don’t think he is convinced.
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