So far on the forum today we have a question of a person fearful to visit the US because of the violence. This could be a pretty easy one for outsiders to pile on because of the country’s gun culture. Then another post, commenting on a Canadian province’s car insurance laws. The author has strong words about the rules. There is definitely a difference between the two countries in terms of litigation attitudes.
And then there is Qatar. If you’re not aware, the World Cup Soccer tournament started in there this week. For years leading up to the event there have been hundreds of editorials and protests about the country’s horrible human rights issues and how the tournament should never have been awarded to them. In those same years, Qatar’s government officials have consistently given the same message “respect our culture.” But protests are ongoing. However the biggest story this week may be about beer. At the last minute, the government decided that beer sales would be banned from the stadiums. In response to the uproar, Qatari officials again stated that you need to "respect our culture.” But people are blowing up over this one. One quote from a Mexican visitor says no beer “is a disaster.”
Where is that line that you shouldn’t cross as a guest in another country? Can I, when I visit in the US publicly poo-poo you Americans with your gun culture? Can the Americans publicly scold those Canadian provinces that don’t cover your vehicle in a car accident? Is beer in Qatar the hill you want to die on? Where is that line when we as guests should shut-it and “respect the culture?”