On 22/08/2010 7:09 PM, Warp wrote:
> Stephen<mca### [at] aoldotcom>  wrote:
>> On 22/08/2010 8:15 AM, Warp wrote:
>>>     Climate can have a significant effect in the culture of a population
>>> (even though saying so is not always fully politically correct because
>>> of some implications).
>>>
>
>> I agree with what you say but what is not PC about it?
>
>    Harsher climate forces people to be more hard-working and responsible,
> which strengthens the sense of duty. It also usually results in people
> being more amicable with their neighbors because everyone's survival is
> important to the community as a whole.
>

And by my observations more suspicious of strangers but that maybe just 
a small town mentality.

>    In a more temperate climate, where there's no such an urgency in getting
> things done before and during winter, people tend to be lazier and less
> responsible, and procrastination is common.
>


mean they see things in a different light than we in the old world do. 


and Nigeria. There, in very agreeable climates, people are very friendly 
to strangers and have a laid back attitude. Too laid back for my 
upbringing, at times. :-)


>    Of course since saying this is not PC, most people will automatically
> disagree.
>

You sound like Andrew sometimes. :-P

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Best Regards,
	Stephen

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