"We have custom. They have custom different. Afraid different custom."
This is what Peley's mother said. It caught my attention because it's true. People tend to be afraid of different cultures, while a lot of people will at least try to get to know other cultures, they ultimately decide their culture is best. There's evidence of this everywhere, if you listen to people talk about other countries and their laws and expectations, most of the time they're talking about them in a negative light. Or when someone from a different country is new to the U.S. people tend to be wary of them and when they engage in a custom of theirs, Americans tend to think they're 'weird'.
There are many different reasons why this is, what do you think they may be?
I think that's a great way to summarize how many people in this country speak. But one thing I wonder about is if we hear these opions more than others because they do spark controversy and conversation? I personally enjoy other cultures and seeing the many different things they can bring to the table.
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