Friend Is Annoyingly Superstitous

How do I deal with superstitious friends? I find it really annoying.

OK we both know superstitions are at the very least silly or even stupid.I have a friend who is a bit superstitious but not overly so. When he starts babbling the nonsense I remain non committal. Use phrases like, We'll just have to see what happens or ya just never know do ya? If you like this person be patient. Don't argue with him. If this person has got on your last nerve, kick him to the curb.

How do I tell my friend politely that they are annoying?

This seems to be the other side of the coin of a question I just answered about being “brutally honest.”In my experience, friends like this are not intending to be malicious. While I agree with Sapphire Silver’s answer, I disagree vehemently with taking a “blunt” approach. On the contrary, you need to take considerable care and sensitivity when approaching her.If you do “love” her, as you state, and you want what’s best for not only yourself, and her, but also the relationship between you two, you will need to understand the consequences of how you approach her with this.The best approach I’ve ever known is to take things slowly in your approach. For example, a conversation might go like this:[In private, definitely not in public, and not when you are irritated or annoyed.]“[Friend], I need to talk to you about something really delicate.”Her: “Okaaaaay.”You: “It’s been hard to get up the courage to talk to you about this, because I don’t want to upset you.”At this point, she will likely be quite curious about what you have to say, but the “entry price” to learning this is that she will have to not get emotionally riled up about hearing bad news.Assuming she agrees in some fashion (e.g., “You can tell me anything,” or “I promise I won’t hold anything against you,” etc.), then you can tell her that she has some habits that make it difficult to enjoy having her around.I’d avoid words like “irritating,” “annoying,” or “inappropriate” if at all possible. I’d also avoid naming specific instances or moments, which she will want to know about. Instead, try to focus on general behavior (interruptions, non-sequitur changes in conversation, topics of conversation that may not be of interest to those around her such as the singer, etc.). If you give her specifics, she is likely to try to defend those specific actions, rather than listen to the main point you are trying to make.Remember that the purpose of such a conversation is to preserve the relationship between you, even improve it. If that is not your goal, or your desire, then you can feel free to ignore this advice and be as “blunt’ as you wish - you’ll find that you will have no shortage of people who will gladly avoid you if that becomes your modus operandi.

I am an atheist. What's important to know about getting along with Christian friends?

I am an Atheist, what's to know about getting along with Christian friends?Avoid any religious topic. Because no one will be fully convinced but get furious at each other.There was a young man I had known for years. We loved each other. But in his freshmen year, he immigrated to California . He wasn't a religious follower at the beginning but he attended all the religious activities you've mentioned in your question. Eventually, he was baptized.In fact, I didn't care whether he was going to be a Christian or Muslim at that time. I thought nothing could actually affect love.I was totally wrong.His new Christian status altered everything. I mean, everything.As a Christian, he kept telling me how pathetic it was without any religion. In his view, having no religion is equal to having no dignity or morality.Guess what? My love and my morality helped me tolerate this kind of insult.I tried my best to avoid any discussion about religion. But he won't stop at all because he perfectly knew I wasn't and never would be a Christian. He couldn't accept the fact that the girl he loved wasn't a Christian.Being religious isn't terrifying. But being controlled by religion is horrible.Two months later, he texted me something like 'I loved you but we could only be paramours. But God wouldn't allow this.'For the very first and last time, my inner volcano erupted.I replied: 'It's fine if you want to end this long-distance relationship. I wouldn't blame you anything. But really, what the f..k did you mean by saying God wouldn't allow this? If God allows you to do that, are you gonna make me your secret lover or what? For your god's sake, even Chinese parents won't stupidly manipulate their child's marriage and you come to tell me that God forbids you to maintain this relationship? Thank you very much,  you have really amazed me by showing me how absurd a man could be.'That's it. If you don't want any friendship with Christian friends to end up like this, avoid any religious topic.1. Is everyone who goes to church a real believer of God? Absolutely not. Some are quite ignorant to their religion and bible.2. Is it possible to get along with Christian friends if I'm an Atheist at heart?Yes, it is possible, as long as your Christian friends aren't controlled by their religion only.

What do people from other countries hate the most about Filipino culture?

Interesting question. I am American born with Filipino parents, I get to see an interesting perspective about Filipino culture that really irks the hell out of many American people; maybe in other countries too.In the Phillipines and here (State side), I see the close, tight-knit relationships between family, friends, town mates, political affiliations... anything that ties Filipinos together! Though I'm Filipino by blood, I truly grew up as an American. I only picked up on the curse word; I can't speak Tagalog or any other dialect.  I've been to the PI a few times. Loved it! My son actually rowed (sculled) with the Phillipines National Team prior to the Beijing Olympic Games. I am proud of my heritage, though I am a foreigner of it. So I'm really trying to be objective here; not trying to slam it.Basically, what Americans despise the most about Filipino culture in the US is the closed-loop cliques that they form. Because I don't speak their language, often I'm treated as a "joke" by them.  No big deal... I see their clique as a bigger joke!Anyway, Americans don't understand how tightly knitted is the Filipino culture. Same to be said about any other culture that has strong bonds. So, I don't think it's fair that the bond annoys them. But there's no reason that Filipinos in those cliques need to feel they are above anyone else either. Because of their disposition, many of the members are viewed as over-inflated matriarchs or patriarchs. Some are viewed as small-minded bullies. Regardless, the cliques and constant chatter in Tagalog (or whatever dialect) is really disliked and viewed as rude here in the US.Yes - we know you are gossiping... It might even be about someone physically near you because you think they can't understand you.... Make no mistake.  Americans are really good a reading body language... We are not stupid!Show some respect as you wish to be respected.