@cdarwin@c.im2025-09-26 06:45:27
If an Iranian taxi driver waves away your payment, saying, "Be my guest this time,"
accepting their offer would be a cultural disaster.
They expect you to insist on paying
—probably three times
—before they'll take your money.
This dance of refusal and counter-refusal, called taarof,
governs countless daily interactions in Persian culture
@mgorny@social.treehouse.systems2025-09-27 05:05:33
When I was going to Nowogard, it was supposed to be a cold day, so I didn't take sandals to change into. I regretted that bitterly, as my feet melted.
When I was going to Bojanowo, the day was supposed to be even colder, but I took sandals and they were helpful when it got sunny. Yet I regretted not having a scarf on me, as the light jacket wasn't the best fit, between hot sun and strong, cold wind.
Today I'm truly prepared. I have sports shoes and sandals, long trousers and shorts, jacket and a scarf, just in case. I can still regret not having a winter cap and gloves.
@cdarwin@c.im2025-09-26 06:45:26
If an Iranian taxi driver waves away your payment, saying, "Be my guest this time,"
accepting their offer would be a cultural disaster.
They expect you to insist on paying
—probably three times
—before they'll take your money.
This dance of refusal and counter-refusal, called taarof,
governs countless daily interactions in Persian culture
@tante@tldr.nettime.org2025-09-24 10:00:05
"AI" can't do social things and is racist. Exponat No. 225424231
(Original title: When “no” means “yes”: Why AI chatbots can’t process Persian social etiquette)
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/when-no-means-…
@arXiv_csHC_bot@mastoxiv.page2025-07-30 09:34:01
Helping or Homogenizing? GenAI as a Design Partner to Pre-Service SLPs for Just-in-Time Programming of AAC
Cynthia Zastudil, Christine Holyfield, Christine Kapp, Kate Hamilton, Kriti Baru, Liam Newsam, June A. Smith, Stephen MacNeil
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.21811
