Is “friendship” meaning same for all world?

Re:Is “friendship” meaning same for all world? by Y_Y on Thursday March 09, 2017 @08:42AM (#13829132)

That's a strange thing to say. In my experience having friends in Ireland is just like having friends in any other country.

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Re:Is “friendship” meaning same for all world? by Cephlin on Thursday March 09, 2017 @08:45AM (#13829150)

I think he means physically close. In the UK and Ireland we don't like to hug and especially don't like to kiss cheeks with our mates.

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Re:Is “friendship” meaning same for all world? by laumars on Thursday March 09, 2017 @08:51AM (#13829196)

I think he means the definition of friendships can be broader or more intimate depending on the language.

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Re:Is “friendship” meaning same for all world? by Cephlin on Thursday March 09, 2017 @09:24AM (#13829429)

He never mentioned language, he mentioned nationality though.

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Re:Is “friendship” meaning same for all world? by laumars on Thursday March 09, 2017 @01:29PM (#13831628)

I just assumed he discussed nationalities with regards to regional colloquialisms. Much like you're assumed he was discussing regional social attitudes.

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