There is a layer of politeness in Northern Europe that represses (some would say civilises) the natural expression of emotions (also disagreement or anger) which is more acceptable in Mediterranean countries.
I think the Mediterranean style allows for channeling anger at low levels, without reaching a more heated confrontation which is not really common or acceptable there. In Northern European countries, however, because those emotions are not expressed or discussed as openly, certain situations get suddenly ignited more often, if the boiling point is reached. In my personal experience.
Nevertheless, even in Mediterranean countries, the higher tolerance of low level public conflict comes with rules, and so Larry David’s behaviour would still be inappropriate.
There is a layer of politeness in Northern Europe that represses (some would say civilises) the natural expression of emotions (also disagreement or anger) which is more acceptable in Mediterranean countries.
I think the Mediterranean style allows for channeling anger at low levels, without reaching a more heated confrontation which is not really common or acceptable there. In Northern European countries, however, because those emotions are not expressed or discussed as openly, certain situations get suddenly ignited more often, if the boiling point is reached. In my personal experience.
Nevertheless, even in Mediterranean countries, the higher tolerance of low level public conflict comes with rules, and so Larry David’s behaviour would still be inappropriate.