A social engineering tactic where someone convinces you that their absurd request is actually a deeply respected tradition in their culture, exploiting your desire not to be offensive. The international relations version of the Jedi Mind Trick, except instead of "these aren't the droids you're looking for," it's "eating fermented shark eyeballs is how we say hello." Falls apart the moment you actually Google their supposed customs.

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Intermediate

Full-blown coke

The unapologetic, sugar-laden, original formula Coca-Cola that hasn't been neutered by the diet or zero-calorie treatment. It's what health-conscious people say with mild horror when they realize their drink wasn't the artificially sweetened version they requested. The beverage equivalent of going all-in instead of hedging your bets.

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Beginner

The Gay Tax

The price you pay for the privilege of being queer. Often manifests itself in the form of IBS.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

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kitfo

knock it the f**k off...