happy CNY

  • crank0271@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    “I can see how this looks strange,” [her attorney Steven] Brill said. “But I assure you that Winnie’s intent was purely innocent. In the Chinese culture, money is often given to others in a gesture of friendship and gratitude. Winnie is apologetic and embarrassed by any negative impression or confusion this may have caused.”

    Ah yes, the ol’ “this is all a cultural misunderstanding…”

    "We are shocked by these reports,” [campaign spokesperson Todd] Shapiro said. "[…] Mayor Adams had no prior knowledge of this matter. He has always demanded the highest ethical and legal standards…”

    Lol and also lmao

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      7 months ago

      It’s funny because as someone who lives in a foreign country that speaks a different language i also use the “no hablo español” when i don’t want to explain something (not bribery just like directions on the street). People will excuse a lot of shit if they think you don’t understand the language or culture.