Quote Originally Posted by BDBionic
Should we have expected they'd abandon decades of life experience and perception and perspective the moment they found out we were gay? Or should we realistically expect it to take a lil while for them to get used to it, if ever? Homosexuality isn't openly expressed in Vietnam because it's taboo and misunderstood, which in turn leads to more misunderstanding. But it wasn't the concierge's fault.

Cultural relativism.
EXACTLY ... culture shock is a big thing for me too. No matter where I travel I'm always in aaaahhhh of the differences in cultures.. from Fijian, to Philippine, Australian to American.. etc. etc.

One thing's for certain.. no matter what culture you're in... being Gay will be accepted if you have enough money, power & influence. :whip: