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Last night I was at a party, and was introduced to a gentleman with a beard and cool hat. Typically when I'm introduced to someone, I hug them, and brother, when a economy-size woman hugs you, you know it. I could sense some unease though, and just offered to shake hands. The lovely woman who was introducing us explained that he was an Orthodox Jew, and Orthodox Jewish men cannot touch a woman with whom they are not married. Whups.
Did not know that, and it's nifty to learn, and glad I learned it before I violated a cultural more of his. My question to My Dear Readers is this: Are there any similar cultural differences you've run into socially? What are they and how do you deal with it?
Last night I was at a party, and was introduced to a gentleman with a beard and cool hat. Typically when I'm introduced to someone, I hug them, and brother, when a economy-size woman hugs you, you know it. I could sense some unease though, and just offered to shake hands. The lovely woman who was introducing us explained that he was an Orthodox Jew, and Orthodox Jewish men cannot touch a woman with whom they are not married. Whups.
Did not know that, and it's nifty to learn, and glad I learned it before I violated a cultural more of his. My question to My Dear Readers is this: Are there any similar cultural differences you've run into socially? What are they and how do you deal with it?
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Date: 2008-01-28 03:34 pm (UTC)altho i when i go into an orthodox shul i am respectful of their customs, just as i would be when i went into any culture that is different from what i do everyday.
kewl icon.
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Date: 2008-01-28 06:23 pm (UTC)You make a good point. It's a lot about context.
And thank you for the compliment. I've collected some good icons. I'm not entirely sure I like this one as much--what do you think? :)
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Date: 2008-01-29 01:19 am (UTC)a friend of mine just had her bet din and we made a "list of reasons she wanted to be a jew" and it included: "drink christian's blook" "have horns" "dominate the world" "have all the money"
LMAO