https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/cultural-differences <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is it in America it's ok to turn down an offer of coffee and cake when you are not hungry and thirsty, and in certain European countries, if you do just that, you are being 'arrogant' and 'self centered'? Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:51:48 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/cultural-differences <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is it in America it's ok to turn down an offer of coffee and cake when you are not hungry and thirsty, and in certain European countries, if you do just that, you are being 'arrogant' and 'self centered'? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:51:48 -0400 2014-06-08T09:51:48-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/cultural-differences?n=147209&urlhash=147209 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SSG Tolbert, based on the fatbody American population, not many are turning down those cakes and pies!<br /><br />There are cultural differences between North America and Europe. For instance you arrive fashionably late to an event in the states while you are expected to arrive promptly as stated on the invitation in Europe - not later.<br /><br />Portions are typically smaller and costs are higher in Europe as compared to most things in the USA so I assume that if someone is going to carry a hardship to offer you something the exp[ectation is that you would be gracious enough to accept the offer....just a thought. CSM Michael J. Uhlig Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:56:01 -0400 2014-06-08T09:56:01-04:00 2014-06-08T09:51:48-04:00