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What was the biggest culture shock you ever experienced? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago by can@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] atlasraven31@lemm.ee 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

I was in an airport argument with a British person. I was amazed to learn not only do they like to argue but they like being calm and reasonable about it. I think inviting and arguing with strangers is something they do to pass the time.

[–] Lerret@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

TIL I’m British

[–] vacuumflower@vlemmy.net 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I should spend more time in places I can meet British people then.

Where I live many people think that arguing with them means that I want to insult or dominate them.

[–] atlasraven31@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

I recommend getting into it with a hot take on Harry Potter or English football. You can keep it going for hours.