• PlasticExistence@lemmy.world
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    I remember that explanation too. Additionally, in some cultures putting money directly into the hand of another person is frowned upon for various reasons.

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      In my grandfather’s culture, frowning upon things is frowned upon

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        There are two things in this world I can’t stand: people who are intolerant of other people’s cultures, and the Dutch.

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