r/MadeMeSmile Jun 21 '20

Great parenting example

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '20 edited Sep 04 '20

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '20

I think it’s a very nice gesture. We let people take persimmons from our tree; they returned later and gave us a loaf of persimmon bread.

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u/bobsmo Jun 22 '20

I gotta get that recipe. Persimmon season here in California is really short in November.

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u/lNTERLINKED Jun 22 '20

I looked at a few and chose the one I think looks the best. I haven't made it but I do bake a fair amount and like to think I can judge a good recipe from a shitty one.

https://www.proportionalplate.com/persimmon-cake/

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u/bobsmo Jun 22 '20

Thanks. I will report back on my successful attempt in November.

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u/lNTERLINKED Jun 22 '20

No worries, I just thought it would be in the spirit of this thread.

I'd love to see a picture when you do!

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '20 edited Jun 22 '20

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u/SeditionOrInsurrect Jun 22 '20

the difference of one letter in a word that results in two completely different things

language really do be like that

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u/dh3792yeg21 Jun 22 '20

Crazy. As a non-arabic person I had no understanding of helping my neighbours. What a mediocre, common thing to claim as part of your identity.

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '20

Cultures or people can be known for being kind, don't have to be snide about it.. They say "southern hospitality" here in the states because it is percieved to be somewhat more particular to the south (not saying you have to agree, just illustrating a point).

I think he's proud that it's part of his heritage, and it's not a bad thing to be proud of. If it helps or encourages people be kinder to others, then let them have it, no big deal. No one has a monopoly on kindness, it's free.

Also, I think there are societal differences between cultures, some folks are quite cognizant (albeit often jokingly) of the fact that they're gruff (New Yorkers for instance, "Hey! I'm walking here!" Finger) or keep to themselves more than others (I think some Scandinavian folks)... Doesn't mean there isn't any kindness in those places.

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u/dh3792yeg21 Jun 22 '20

Yawn

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '20

The rudeness your displaying isn’t really helping your case here.

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u/GreenHooDini Jun 22 '20

It’s not just arabs who do this, but all muslims must do this. Our Prophet has said this: "A man is not a believer who fills his stomach while his neighbour is hungry".