❄️ on cultural differences (netbook)

[beathollow]

This is Mafuyu Asahina. It's come to my attention that another from... an iteration of my home country is here, now, so I thought it might be important to explain a specific cultural norm. Those in my country, and some similar to it across both the world and across dimensions, have very strict guidelines about names and politeness.

It is normally considered rude to use one's first name without permission. Most of my classmates would call me Asahina instead of Mafuyu despite being in the same class as while we are on good terms, friendly terms even, we are not close friends. Using one's first name without permission among peers is overly familiar at best, rude at worst. It can get even more complicated if one goes into honorifics, but I don't have the time or energy for that.

(I personally do not mind using Mafuyu with the people of the Grove due to personal matters, but that should not be assumed of everyone from Japan or countries similar to it. I just thought this might be helpful for others.)

I'm going back to resting now, unless anyone has questions? I guess. Please keep in mind I am still not fully recovered though.

( as a note, when she writes asahina mafuyu, it's with kanji that translates roughly to 'midwinter morning'! in case anyone wants to be an excited dog about name meanings. )

Comments

[outofsynth]

Are you sure? There's a difference between not minding something and preferring it.

[beathollow]

If using my name requires more familiarity than they are comfortable with, I can respect that. Especially since they seem to be upperclass? Those of higher standings are the ones who determine the terms of address.

[outofsynth]

I don't think it should be up to them, but as long as you're okay with it. I don't mind calling you Mafuyu. Given names are usually the default where I'm from.

[beathollow]

It's a cultural thing. But thank you.

[outofsynth]

It's fine. It seems important to you, so I wanted to make sure.

[She can probably tell from the mess with Ain that this is an important subject to him.]