Is Europe more advanced than America? (accuse, suspected, Chicago, Maine)

[personne]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

You and few others here keep asking why there is a NEED to talk about this or that, and I am telling you people tend to talk about things even if there is no actual NEED for it. It is called a conversation. Would you die if you did not have casual conversation? No, you would not. People talk just for the hell of it. However if you are too afraid to offend other people, if might be better to not talk at all. Just talk when you NEED TO, like if you need to find a restroom.

It proves that I don't understand then.

Why would money be important as a talking topic in meeting someone?

Aren't people interesting other than that and is it before all?

[Alfiecat]

Originally Posted by iNviNciBL3

Even when 2 men are greeting eachother?

If the men are good friends, they will. Certainly in France and Italy they would. It kinda means that they consider you a good friend....

[Alfiecat]

Originally Posted by personne

It proves that I don't understand then.

Why would money be important as a talking topic in meeting someone?

Aren't people interesting other than that?

I don't think anyone has ever asked me what my salary was either in the US or in Europe. It's pretty crass in most countries.

[weltschmerz]

Originally Posted by iNviNciBL3

Even when 2 men are greeting eachother?

What a strange question. Of course! Why not? Russians kiss three times.
It doesn't matter if they're men or women.

[personne]

Originally Posted by iNviNciBL3

Even when 2 men are greeting eachother?

Why not?




Men don't kiss when they don't know each other, just as women don't!

But I've seen men greatly embrace and kiss after not seeing each other for a long time, what's the problem?

[personne]

Originally Posted by Alfiecat

I don't think anyone has ever asked me what my salary was either in the US or in Europe. It's pretty crass in most countries.

I'm not sure if it is tongue in cheek but it sure is funny

[Neuling]

Originally Posted by iNviNciBL3

Even when 2 men are greeting eachother?

I have seen that in Portugal as well, but it is not as frequent as among women or between men and women.

[weltschmerz]

Why not?

I think it's an American thing. God forbid they could be mistaken for gay.

[weltschmerz]

How could no one tell me about the Double-Cheek Kiss? Growing up in Western Canada where people are very cautious about respecting personal space, I simply wasn't prepared for all the kissing. I swear, the signs greeting people as they enter Quebec should read: "Bienvenue à Quebec - get ready for kisses!"

Cute article.

Smoked Meat Diaries #3: The Double-Cheek Kiss

[lycos679]

Originally Posted by weltschmerz

I think it's an American thing. God forbid they could be mistaken for gay.

I think it's an Anglo thing. My gf is a Brit and never greets her friends with kisses.