Interesting quick read. I hadn't heard of the concept of coconut and peach countries before. Even within the US there are definitely big differences in small talk expectations. I was totally thrown off when I visited Portland, OR (coming from NJ) and the cashier at the first store I went to asked me what I had planned for the day. I thought it was a fluke at first but after a few more interactions like that I realized it was just a broader difference in culture.
Good short read. I am definitely a peach who is going to Paris soon, a coconut place. I will be more aware of my behavior when there but I hope to remain true to my peachiness.
What an interesting concept! I haven’t experienced these sorts of trip ups with intercultural differences, but I can definitely apply this concept to socializing as a very closed off, introverted person. I might just be a coconut in a peach culture.
Wow, this was an eye opener! I never really considered how a peach or coconut could be totally misinterpreted. I am absolutely guilty of being way too peachy. It is born out of a genuine love of interactions with everyone I encounter throughout my day. I love people but will be more mindful of overstepping boundaries that could, in the end, be confusing and hurtful. And also not to be so quick to judge a coconut! After all, they are so sweet and delicious once opened!
Keep at it! I'm in full support of good/deep personal questions, including with strangers - and getting there quickly. Cultural norms be damned. Life's short and we all gotta get to know each other. :P
Interesting quick read. I hadn't heard of the concept of coconut and peach countries before. Even within the US there are definitely big differences in small talk expectations. I was totally thrown off when I visited Portland, OR (coming from NJ) and the cashier at the first store I went to asked me what I had planned for the day. I thought it was a fluke at first but after a few more interactions like that I realized it was just a broader difference in culture.
Good short read. I am definitely a peach who is going to Paris soon, a coconut place. I will be more aware of my behavior when there but I hope to remain true to my peachiness.
Great find! I’m crazy peachy. I think that’s why I’m digging the Midwest.
So you’re a coconut that belongs in Eastern Europe, yeah?
Coconut to the core 🥥
Ack I’m such a peach. Great to get the coconut perspective.
Peaches and coconuts ... intriguing... but even after reading I have no clue where I stand on the fruit thermometer
What an interesting concept! I haven’t experienced these sorts of trip ups with intercultural differences, but I can definitely apply this concept to socializing as a very closed off, introverted person. I might just be a coconut in a peach culture.
Wow, this was an eye opener! I never really considered how a peach or coconut could be totally misinterpreted. I am absolutely guilty of being way too peachy. It is born out of a genuine love of interactions with everyone I encounter throughout my day. I love people but will be more mindful of overstepping boundaries that could, in the end, be confusing and hurtful. And also not to be so quick to judge a coconut! After all, they are so sweet and delicious once opened!
I never heard of these peachy and coconut cultures either. I’m definitely of the peach persuasion, although my wife sometimes thinks I’m too nosey!
Keep at it! I'm in full support of good/deep personal questions, including with strangers - and getting there quickly. Cultural norms be damned. Life's short and we all gotta get to know each other. :P