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    +1 Fascinating. I would never guess that for people from different cultural background, such repeated asking for help is appropriate behavior. Thanks. Commented Oct 27, 2017 at 20:37
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    You are most welcome @Peter Masiar! It is a cultural strategy that is aimed to reduce competitive friction in evolving social situations. Commented Oct 28, 2017 at 0:24
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    Makes sense. As I am learning more, I am fascinated how cultures in Asia, especially SE Asia, work differently. Commented Oct 30, 2017 at 15:42
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    As I have noted elsewhere @Peter Masiar, many Asian cultures give importance to overt or indirect expression of respect and non-agression, and to the (not so) complicated concept of 'not losing face.' In this particular case the new and junior Asian person asking a lot of questions in a European office is probably signalling that 'I am new here and well aware you are more experienced. I do not seek to compete with you or to challenge your senior position in the office. I want to be friends and want you to see me as your friend.' But it may not be interpreted rightly in a different culture! Commented Oct 30, 2017 at 21:27