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“Americans, particularly in a group, are often perceived overseas as loud, even crass. Perhaps they simply have no worries about being overheard. For them, the basic assumption is that nothing you say will offend anyone. We Asians think that opening our mouths always risks offending somebody. Both sides are in danger of being misunderstood as a consequence.” — S.R. Nathan
Americans, particularly in a group, are often perceived overseas as loud, even crass. Perhaps they simply have no worries about being overheard. For them, the basic assumption is that nothing you say will offend anyone. We Asians think that opening our mouths always risks offending somebody. Both sides are in danger of being misunderstood as a consequence.