Some cultures are very gregarious and lively. They like loud music, speak to each other loudly, etc.

Which cultures have you found to be more reserved? Not necessarily cold or rude, just not as loud in public?

  • queereo@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    You know what weird cultural observation I’ve made since living in Japan? I don’t hear anyone humming or singing to themselves. And I didn’t realize that was culturally unique to me til I noticed myself doing it and the fact that everyone around me is quiet. I haven’t been in a Japanese home but do the moms sing while cooking and doing chores? Cause this is a staple of my childhood.

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      1 year ago

      My mom whistles while she cooks, does chores, etc. but I know that she’s likely an outlier.

    • thebigseg@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      they do but only in private. Japanese people find it rude to make loud noise in public like humming or whistling