There's also, "[Sorry,] we're out of the beef burger. The chicken is very good though." This maximizes useful information.
While I understand it "just works" in those cultures, simply redirecting while avoiding a negative response is one of those things that only works in a cultural context where it's expected... to me, it would be pretty confusing. I don't think that's because my culture promotes directness, but more that I lack the cultural background of expecting avoidance.
Autistic people in those cultures must have a pretty tough time.
> simply redirecting while avoiding a negative response is one of those things that only works in a cultural context where it's expected... to me, it would be pretty confusing
It was confusing to me as well. But I am left wondering, is the directness of software frustrating people who culturally prefer indirect communication. I haven't seen anyone weigh in on that yet.
While I understand it "just works" in those cultures, simply redirecting while avoiding a negative response is one of those things that only works in a cultural context where it's expected... to me, it would be pretty confusing. I don't think that's because my culture promotes directness, but more that I lack the cultural background of expecting avoidance.
Autistic people in those cultures must have a pretty tough time.