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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's deeply socially ingrained. If you can't say something nice don't say anything. Catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Courtesy in general. Also, most of us lack the assumption that the world is out to get us, so there's less of a chip on the shoulder on a daily basis. I hear a lot of AAs complaining about being "disrespected". That's not really on my personal radar. I guess all this,could add up to seeming happy. Though my HHI is less than half OP's. I have serious problems and worries in my life. I just don't think it's appropriate to put it on others through rude behavior on my part. [/quote]

Is the higher tendency of whites to commit suicide also socially ingrained? Also the weaker relationship bonds?[/quote]

Not sure about suicide, but I think white people (at least WASP's) are socialized to be more formal and distant with one another. A big thing in our culture (I'm White) is "don't rely on others -- do it on your own." I think that's a real problem for a lot of white people. It makes us feel isolated and unhappy. Obviously this is a massive generalization but I think there's some truth to it.[/quote]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.[/quote]

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