Is disrespecting culture allowed publicly?

[Danioover9000]

   Can I be disrespectful but in a humorous way? Some guy was I don't know jocking about christmas to me, and it didn't vibe with me cuz he clearly was dissing christianity and a bit at pagans too, I laughed it off and cut the small talk. Should I have tried to vibe back and be sarcastic too?

[Yarco]

Depends entirely on the context of the situation, who you're talking to, and other factors. You have to know your audience.

If you make a joke to an atheist about Christmas it'll go over well. If you do it to a devout Christian, not so much.

Which aspects of culture you'll be allowed to disrespect in a conversation largely depends on the other person's political affiliation as well.

Generally best to avoid any sort of touchy subject when just building rapport or making small-talk with strangers until you've had time to feel them out a bit. Sounds like the guy you met was just a bit of a dick.

Edited June 10, 2022 by Yarco

[Danioover9000]

@Yarco

2 hours ago, Yarco said:

Depends entirely on the context of the situation, who you're talking to, and other factors. You have to know your audience.

If you make a joke to an atheist about Christmas it'll go over well. If you do it to a devout Christian, not so much.

Which aspects of culture you'll be allowed to disrespect in a conversation largely depends on the other person's political affiliation as well.

Generally best to avoid any sort of touchy subject when just building rapport or making small-talk with strangers until you've had time to feel them out a bit. Sounds like the guy you met was just a bit of a dick.

   I see. Seems like I should've been more mindful of my state to help with feeling this 'vide'. Still gotta keep on practicing my socials then.