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Burnsian Customs and Traditions

The Burnsian Desert
06-05-2004, 06:38
Burnsian Customs and Traditions
We have created this database as to familiarize other countries with our culture. Some things may be offensive, warning you right now.

Buildings and Houses

-No women allowed in major financial buildings (except high-ranking government officials)

-Only burns and dollars are to be used

-Children must wear formal clothing in a financial area

-Shoes and socks must be taken off when entering a house

-Whenever a door is entered, it must be closed when you get past it

-You must always knock before entering, some exceptions (military operations, police work)

Food

-Utensils must be used except with crispy foods

-Hands must be washed before and after meals

-You must bow to the chef before you sit

-Always pull out a chair for the women at the table

-Meat and Burnsian corn must never be eaten together

-All weapons must be removed from the table

-All men must drink a small glass of wine before meals (excluding young children)

Common Courtisies

-Never wear a hat in a building

-Never bring a rope belt inside a bathroom

-Assist anyone with a heavy burden

Of course, these are just some of the customs observed. Please make comments if necessarry.
Nova Hope
06-05-2004, 06:46
Burnsian Customs and Traditions
We have created this database as to familiarize other countries with our culture. Some things may be offensive, warning you right now.

Buildings and Houses

-No women allowed in major financial buildings (except high-ranking government officials)



Is this an enshrined law or merely practiced custom?
The Burnsian Desert
06-05-2004, 06:49
Merely a practiced custom. Most modern Burnsians don't care. But older men and women still frown upon teenagers in the stock market and Vespa Building.
Nova Hope
06-05-2004, 06:54
ooc: aah okay, no verbal protest then. cool. Definately bookmarkable (knowledge is power) :D
The Burnsian Desert
06-05-2004, 06:56
OOC:
:)
Macisikan
06-05-2004, 10:00
OOC: sounds interesting... I might put up one of my own...
The Burnsian Desert
22-05-2004, 02:50
OOC:

...//|BUMP|\\...
Xeraph
22-05-2004, 03:00
Can we pick our nose and scratch our butts?
The Burnsian Desert
22-05-2004, 03:11
Only in the privacy of your bedroom.

OOC: :( Sick!