• Vox_Ursus@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’d say at least the europeans I know more readily give away personal information, i.e. stories, anecdotes, details about themselves and their lives. In latin america you never know who’s out to get you, what with many abductions being perpetrated by family, friends or other close ones. Particularly money is a no-go topic in public spaces.

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      I’d say at least the europeans I know more readily give away personal information, i.e. stories, anecdotes, details about themselves and their lives. In latin america you never know who’s out to get you, what with many abductions being perpetrated by family, friends or other close ones. Particularly money is a no-go topic in public spaces.

      this seems more like an american thing to share information?

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        I mean sure, mileage may vary I suppose. In my experience the difference isn’t that great, but it’s not like I know a lot of people in either continent either, so my perception could definitely be biased.

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      Sorry i do not understand that parte about “abductions”, what do you mean? And about “giving away” personal information it is the opposite, at least most americans and (north)europeans are “closed” to themselves. Europeans from southern countries are more like us latin americans, friendly and open.

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        Maybe abductions isn’t the best word… Kidnappings? Everyone I know has emphasized on some - or several - occasions not to give away info and be trusting because of a supposed risk of being kidnapped for ransom, risk of burglary, etc. Never happened anything to me or people I know, but many people I know have had family or personal friends killed or kidnapped apparently just because, or to ask ransom, and several of my neighbours have had their homes broken into.