American English Podcast 189 - Do You Double Dip? Cultural Curiosities with Liz
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May 9, 2025 Join a lively discussion about quirky cultural practices, from losing baby teeth to navigating dining etiquette. The conversation dives into the infamous double dipping debate and explores how different cultures approach food sharing. Personal anecdotes add humor and insight into social norms at events like birthday parties and dinner gatherings. Listeners will uncover delightful traditions around tooth loss worldwide and reflect on the complexities of gift-giving and punctuality in various cultural contexts.
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Views on Double Dipping Etiquette
- Liz shares her views on double dipping at different social settings and relationships.
- She is okay with it among close friends but avoids it at larger, unfamiliar parties.
Taking Off Shoes Indoors
- When entering someone's home, look for social cues like shoes at the door to decide about removing shoes.
- It's polite to ask if you should remove your shoes, but some hosts don't mind shoes indoors.
Navigating Expensive Gift Giving
- Liz describes handling awkward gift giving when a new friend brings an expensive birthday gift.
- She suggests accepting graciously but expressing the gift was unnecessary to avoid offending.