is it acceptable to go to your neighbors and borrow a cup? Now a cup uncooked rice equals 3 cups cooked, so all I needed was a cup. Let me say this first, I ask humorous questions many times, but if you check my previous questions, note that I also ask serious ones. This one is serious. I have a Philipino family, a Korean family, and a Thai family,, all of which probably had the rice, (I know that's generalizing). I didn't of course borrow the rice and cooked something else, but my spouse says I was ridiculous for not just going next store, and changing up our entire meal plans. What do you think?
2006-09-28 15:59:39 · 9 answers · asked by Manatee 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sheila, thanks for your comments, but that's my point, and the reason that I didn't specifically go to my neighbors, because they were ethnic,, and I admitted that YES, to infer that they would actually have the ingrediant is judgemental,, basis for my question.. I resisted going because I felt like I was in a catch 22,, if I ask, I'm assuming they have it, if I don't, then I'm being biased, becaused if it were sugar, I would just walk across the lawn and ask... hence my dilema... but thanks for your response.
2006-09-28 16:28:25 · update #1
I'd say, go ahead and borrow.
What if you had some white neighbors in your neighborhood? Would you also borrow from them? After all, you're white, and you're making adobo, right?
I think it's kind of interesting that you are so worried about rice. Although it's true that rice is a food that is attached to certain cultures, it is eaten all over the world. And I don't think people would be offended if you point out that people from their culture eat rice. I mean, they know they do. But I find it interesting that it's a touchy subject for you.
2006-09-30 08:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Butter, Rice, cup bowl why would you even ask the question that way. You could of asked is it acceptable to ask your neighbor next door for a cup of rice or would she or he think I was weird. But you put it in terms of a raciest comment. A lot of people have rice in their cupboards today. I'm a Irish White American and I have rice I certainly would of given you the whole box if you needed it. Your generalizing you have to be Filipino, Korean or Thai to have rice in your house. No that isn't polite so I say next time you go to the store pick up a 50lb bag and then you wont run out and have to seek a Philippine, Korean or a Thai person to help you finish dinner. I THINK YOU ARE JUST OVER THINKING YOU POSITION ON THE MATTER. NEXT TIME BORROW THE CUP OF RICE AND THEN DO SOMETHING NICE FOR THEM. THINK OUT SIDE THE BOX AND JUST BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR.
2006-09-28 23:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If my neighbor came and asked me for a cup of rice, I'd oblige because it's proper and nice; who knows I might need a cup someday. There shouldn't be a problem with asking; especially in a culturally diverse neighborhood.
2006-09-29 01:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a "non-culturally diverse" neighborhood and my neighbors and I frequently "shop for the missing ingredient" at each other's houses. Hopefully you know your neighbors well enough to greet them when you see them, you might even become friends over that egg, those bread crumbs, or the baking powder you need for your cake!
Just remember that they might come and ask for what's missing in their pantry too! Give what you have with a smile and you will get the same in turn!
2006-09-28 23:05:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ajayu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,if you know your neighbor for a long time then I guess you can borrow a rice from them.
2006-09-29 03:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by hopeless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never borrow from my neighbors - and it just works better tha way. WHy didn't your spouse just go to the store for you if he was concerned about changing up the meal plans?
2006-09-28 23:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by ravenwood4455 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you know your neighbours, and are friendly to them then I see no problem in asking them to borrow some rice or whatever it is that you needed. Im sure no one would take offence to that.
2006-09-28 23:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how friendly you are with them. Sometimes asking for a trivial favor can open a door to friendship, but sometimes they might think you're some kind of freak.
2006-09-28 23:02:31 · answer #8 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, go to you next door neighbor. Was this the serious question? I enjoyed it and laugh a little, thanks, keep up the good work ( I'm adding your questions to my check list just to see what's the next thing coming) Please, don't take offense by my answer, I too, am serious at times.
2006-09-28 23:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by carpetbagger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋