Comments on: Dining: Saudi Way versus the American Way

By: riyadhmom

riyadhmom — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:07:49 +0000

@ chiara – 3.8 posts/day – that is just hilarious.

after reading a gazillion long-winded posts from chiara and all the varying off=topic responses, I actually do forget what the original post was all about :-/

By: July 09 Panorama « Saudi Alchemist

July 09 Panorama « Saudi Alchemist — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:44:11 +0000

[...] “I believe it is fair to say that in America most Americans have grown up hearing their mom’s and dad’s say “Clean up your plate. There are children starving in the world with no food at all.” from American Bedu blog in her post Dining:Saudi Way vs The American way [...]

By: Aafke

Aafke — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:22:29 +0000

Yes, I do see that and you are right about that.

By: Anthrogeek10

Anthrogeek10 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:19:22 +0000

Well, I just did not believe that it was my place to make a comment about the particulars of the “debate”. I just had no interest getting involved.

Personally, I am resting my case.

Take care,
anthrogeek10

By: Aafke

Aafke — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:52:11 +0000

Athrogeek, I am sorry you misunderstood my comment, what I meant is that as you are only an occasional visitor here, and don’t comment so much, and are not friends with the blogowner, you maybe less aware of the extreme pressure which has been put on this blog by a visitor.
I did not feel offended at all, but I did think it was a bit an easy comment, coming from an occasional visitor, not daring to join or take a stand in a problem which obviously does bother other commentators to such a high degree that it culminated in this discussion.

I am having great days, thank you, and I hope you have so too.

By: Anthrogeek10

Anthrogeek10 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:11:53 +0000

Aafke,

“as it is only a research tool for your anthropological studies”

Not always. I sit here and do my share of passing the time reading the blogs for fun. I would much rather interview “study subjects” face to face anyhow. I just read the blogs from an anthro perspective at times.

“And clearly, as this isn’t your blog, and you haven’t put the effort into it”

Obviously. I have my own.

“As you have no personal interest in this blog, and either haven’t understood the comments, or haven’t read them, I think it’s rather condescending to be classing us, including the blogowner who does have a stake here, as 3rd graders.”

Not everyone here has a personal interest in the blog. That said, in some ways it is personal. I lived in the Persian Gulf for one year and so I tend to relate to many of the discussions.
If you felt offended by the “3rd grader” comment, my apologies. I am of the belief that someone must take the high road when insults, etc, are being thrown around. Taking the high road does not imply you or anyone else has given up or is “less than” but it actually states that person will not fight a losing battle. One person cannot argue alone without help! That includes all relationships (including countries). Anyhow, have a great day!
anthrogeek10

By: Anthrogeek10

Anthrogeek10 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:01:45 +0000

Achelois,

Its funny that S Asian cultures feed to death but if you get fat, they can be the first to point it out.

I noticed that in poverty stricken areas, eating is a source of a gift from God and so, when it is there…eat up!
anthrogeek10

By: Chiara

Chiara — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:49:44 +0000

Aafke—did I deny any inclusion? LOL
I love the words “apposite/apposition”, however they are not used in reference to persons, but only to ideas and things. My personal favourites are the Latin apposite nouns, and ablative absolutes in apposition. As a linguist yourself, I’m sure you’d love them too. Hmmm, “contradictio in terminis” and “apposite”—do I detect a rician influence? LOL

NN—I agree on the multiplicity of food pushing cultures. Other offenders in my experience include Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Senegalese, Ghanaian, Ethiopian, and Armenian. The Chinese just serve so many courses no one knows what to do, until the oranges end the banquet. I always find it paradoxical that the more the hostess wants to maintain her figure or be the slimmest in the room, the more she, or her husband, pushes food on everyone else, particularly the women. Self-serve buffets with no hosting interference are best!

By: Aafke

Aafke — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:42:51 +0000

By: American Bedu

American Bedu — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:27:08 +0000

@Aafke – having sampled your culinary talent, I cannot imagine anyone leaving your house not having finished their plate and dreaming of more!