Reply #122: See, now THAT'S a sensible reply..... [View All]

[Pert_UK]

Thank you. I understand the point that you are making here and it's totally valid, i.e. there are aspects of culture that can only be truly understood from the perspective of someone who lives within that culture.

I think that's very interesting.

However, I'd still say that it's worth considering the "outsider's" opinion, precisely because they might illustrate something that's invisible to "insiders", or because they may have totally misunderstood things due to cultural relativity.

I just don't think that it helps to write off anyone's opinions purely because of where they come from - that's the only way that you can guarantee to lose anything of worth. I'm not saying I'm right about anything, I'm saying that it's possible that I am, and possible that some of my comments might be worth considering.

I am always happy to have my view changed by new information.

Peace.

P.