http://theenglishmanner.wordpress.com/2010/06/19/blowing-your-own-trumpet-vuvuzela-etiquette/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:29:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://theenglishmanner.wordpress.com/2010/06/19/blowing-your-own-trumpet-vuvuzela-etiquette/#comment-226 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://theenglishmanner.wordpress.com/?p=501#comment-226 I am more of the ‘when in Rome’ persuasion. I remember going to Morocco and being told I would never be able to sleep because of the blaring of horns calling people to prayer, which happens quite regularly and often. I admit it was somewhat annoying at first, but I became quite used to it quickly and my ear incorporated into my routine with no problem, sort of like the honk of taxi horns in New York City, which I don’t even seem to hear any more. My guess is that this ability to acclimate to one’s surroundings is shared by most of us. Show real respect for the host country means dealing with the whole package. If that is not possible, remember you have choices. William wisely chose not to be a participant. Others must not complain but accept this as a learning experience. Jus’ sayin’.

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