But of course. That's because the rules which are followed in dirt-poor, under-developed, unsuccessful societies are the best rules. I mean, we were foolish to abandon feudalism. If only we would adopt the unenlightened ways of these barbarians I think we'd all be a lot better off.
I heard Neal Boortz talking about this issue this morning.
My wife is a teacher here in the metro Atlanta area, and at the beginning of each school year, she is given a manual of "appropriate behavior" in which to engage with the "international" community in the school. For instance, in some cases, she can never...repeat, never speak directly to a student's mother in a conference. She must address the father. In some cases, she isn't even supposed to greet the "international" parents as they bring their kids to school, etc. All this in the name of "not offending" other cultures! Seems to me, if I go to Italy or China, I don't expect the Italians or Chinese to bend over backwards to accommodate my culture. Rather, as a guest in their country, I should try to be respectful and act as they generally act (appropriately, of course!).