When traveling internationally it is often advised that you research the customs, common greetings, etiquette, etc. of the particular cities or countries that you may happen into. As I discovered today it may also be advisable to learn about common pastimes and cultural passions for the country in which you are traveling…
this way, when you are walking down the street with a group of intellectually sound individuals and you see a huge sign in the window of a restaurant that states “ALL BLACKS” you do not stop the entire group in the middle of the busy street to, very loudly and dramatically, inform everyone within a 40ft radius, how astounded you are, that such a seemingly delightful country would practice such an archaic theory as segregation!!
As it turns out, the odds are pretty high that the country you are in, IS in fact delightful and they DO NOT practice segregation, but rather “All Blacks” is actually the name of their very much beloved and very successful Rugby team… the odds are even higher that when you make such a mistake, while the laughter of your peers will eventually die, their constant need to remind you may last slightly longer…just something to keep in mind.
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