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CURSE
IN THE ORIENT, IF A PERSON REFUSES A GIFT, IT IS TANTAMOUNT TO
CURSING THE GIVER'S FAMILY (LIVING AND DEAD).
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT GOT THIS INFORMATION WHILE IN VIET NAM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 10-27-1969