Well as Tazeen pointed out the country I couldn't think of was Denmark. They have some apparent aversion, in their culture, to small talk. Or that's what it seems like according to her. She means that it is odd when someone says "how are you" to them. Superficial American courtesy isn't appreciated. So how did it develop here? It makes me think of other things we do.. One thing that comes to mind is arguing or just formal speech. It seems to take so long to say something when the tone is demanded to be formal. I had an example but I don't quite remember it. I'll try to write it down next time.
I started reading Civility by the way. It seems entertaining enough for me to finish it as long as I make myself read some amount each day. I should know hopefully soon if I'm completely set on doing this etiquette/social customs thing. I'm... not completely sure about it right now i guess.
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