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Originally Posted by nmap
My observation - knowledge of another culture does enhance the ability to get along with them, if one cranks up their SA and really works at accomodating the other viewpoint. However, such knowledge also informs one how to annoy members of other groups in subtle and unpleasant ways. The knowledge can form the basis for gaining useful cooperation from members of those other groups; however, there is a price to be paid for such cooperation.
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Agree, nmap, though am by far not as well written, (at least not here,) as you.
Case in point, a class of mine is studying Japanese cuisine this week, and in turn, we read about their culture, people, and food. Sorry to say, "The Rape of Nanking," was left out of our textbook...skipped over, if you will.
Found Here:
http://www.tribo.org/nanking/
Holly