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What cultures do you like apart from your own?

What cultures would you like to explore more or are completely infatuated with? What made you like this certain culture??

I ask because I see ppl who are able to be culturally ambiguous and take on other cultures as if it were their own (adopt cultures) and i find t fascinating. I have a certain affinity for Lao ppl and culture (especially their bomb food ;p) I think it all goes back to my early teen years when I started hanging out with some Laotian people in my school. The hospitality they and their families showed me was unlike any I have ever received from my own kind or any other groups. They treated me like a family member, feed me, helped me when i needed it and never asked anything in return. That is how i began to adopt this culture.

I like pretty much all cultures EXCEPT for French. For some reason, I hate french – the language, the style, the decor, the – everything. Anyway, my absolute favorite cultures are Native American (pretty much all kinds) and the African Americans. Ever since like, third grade and we learned about Harriet Tubman and the cruelties slaves faced, I’ve been reading books taking place around the time. I’ve read hundreds of realistic fiction books, and quite a few nonfiction books as well. I think that in every book, the hospitality and kindness from a lot of the slaves that were constantly treated cruelly, really got to me. I think that’s why ever since I was in third grade I’ve wished that I had an interesting and/or honest group of ancestors – I’ve wished that I were Native American or African American. Among the books about slavery and racism towards them in the future, I’ve also read a lot about Native Americans and their decsendants. It’s so interesting! The stories they came up with, the rituals, everything!

OK, sorry for the little rant, anyway, Native American culture or African American mostly. As for the people, I like people for who they are, not their race. I do love accents though, British especially.

lao food (lam tang wai)

Sticky Rice Steamer Pot and Basket $12.95 After many years of anticipation, the Wok Shop has finally been able to import this wonderful rice steamer from Thailand. The hand-woven bamboo basket sits in the aluminum rice pot to create perfect aromatic Thai jasmine sticky (sweet) rice. No other steaming method creates sticky rice like this authentic set. Pot Ð 10″ dia., 8.5″ ht. Basket Ð 10″ ht. x 10″ x 14.5.”…

Thai Sticky Rice Steaming Pot and Basket This is a premium quality steaming pot and basket only. We also sell a complete cooking kit which includes steaming pot, steaming basket, cheesecloth and 5 lbs sticky rice. A premium quality aluminum sticky rice steaming pot, imported from Thailand, made by the very best manufacturer — Diamond Brand. The pot is just the right size for American stovetops, allowing you to make a generous portion su…

Drying rice cakes for monks, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Photo Mugs Drying rice cakes for monks, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia….

The Finger Food Cafe Show ~ A Grand Opening $6.88 …

Cafe, Laos – 24W x 18H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $47.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l…

Lao Lao Maternal Grandma Baby Mug by CafePress $11 This item features the Chinese characters for Maternal Grandma / Grandmother Lao Lao. Baby Mug The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Lao Lao Maternal Grandma Baby Mousepad by CafePress $10 This item features the Chinese characters for Maternal Grandma / Grandmother Lao Lao. Baby Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable.