Comments on: In Case You Forgot (You Did) https://unwinnable.com/2011/02/17/in-case-you-forgot-you-did/ Stories about Culture Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:06:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Don Becker https://unwinnable.com/2011/02/17/in-case-you-forgot-you-did/#comment-10804 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:06:15 +0000 https://unwinnable.com/?p=8598#comment-10804 The wily and convoluted communal sensibilities of the East (at least as we perceive them in the West) don’t just dole out Valentines to the ones they love (honmei-choko), but also often out of obligation (giri-choko). Remember the awkwardness that ensued after Lisa took pity of Ralphy Wiggum and gave him a V-day card? Now multiply that by Confucianism and the nightmare begins to clarify.

Wait, so you're telling me that Japanese business major didn't really choo-choo-choose me?! Dammit!

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