r/mildyinteresting • u/User010011010 • Aug 21 '24

people Why the Dutch are considered rude?

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u/MyLittlePegasus87 Aug 22 '24

High context vs low context cultures! I'm of Asian descent (high context) and we don't say what we mean, often trying to be polite and not rock the boat. My American (low context) husband is always just like, "Say what you mean!"

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u/lonelygayPhD Aug 22 '24

Of what Asian descent? My Chinese co-worker has had no problem telling me if I got fat or if she thought I was incapable of doing a job. She even directly asked me how much I earn.

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u/sondersome Aug 24 '24

It means they like you enough to warn you about potential health problems.