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[quote=Anonymous]Pakistani here - it's a bit more complicated, but I'll try - so, if my mothers uncle (actually seeing him Saturday) gives me $100 (I think he might because it's Ramadan) and I say thank you and good bye, he would feel I'm formal and American and a bit distant. What he wants is for me to give him a hug, stay longer than expected, tell him how I'm keeping in touch with all the other cousins, and then call him at least every 3 weeks this summer. That, to him, would be thanks. Likewise, he would never thank me for coming to visit him - he would say - rough translation - "dear, I'm so glad you made the journey to see me; My heart is warmed by seeing your two little ones. May you all be blessed."[/quote]
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