Attraction Quote by Joshua Foer
“All across Africa, the Pacific and the Americas, we find cultures that didn't know about mouth kissing until their first contact with European explorers. And the attraction was not always immediately apparent. Most considered the act of exchanging saliva revolting.”
About This Quote
Cultural practices like kissing were unknown to many societies before European contact.
In simple terms: Kissing was foreign to many cultures.
Key Takeaway
Respect cultural differences and avoid assumptions.
Themes
culture
contact
taboos
Mood
inquisitive
respectful
Type
anthropological
educational
When to use this quote
- travel
- cross‑cultural communication
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
anthropology
colonialism
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you learn about unfamiliar customs?
- What impact does contact have on traditions?
A Different Perspective
Assumptions can lead to ethnocentrism.
