Gerhard Fiedler wrote:

> Then the questions... the same problems, but multiplied. And added the
> issue that in some cultures exists a certain pressure to not talk about
> anything problematic and presenting an always "happy" image, whereas other
> cultures cultivate criticism and talking about problems. Who's to say who's
> happier?

Heh, good point.

And some cultures seem to change this over time.

http://www.natetech.com/?p=100 - written back in 2003.

Nate
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