Meeting Strangers Reveals Our Cultural Priorities

and ours is NOT family

Hey, there, James. I love my family. What do you mean they’re not a priority in my life?

You don’t even know me, man! I’m just a humble subscriber. Be nice!

Ahem. Oh, dear.

OK, one way to help folks understand the deprioritization of family in everyday life is through cultural contrast. In this case, the moment to look at is a common occurrence in our u…