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Culture & CustomsSunday 5 July 2026
Instead of: "I am not used to this custom"
Say: "I'm not familiar with this tradition"
Using 'familiar with' sounds more respectful and culturally aware, while 'tradition' is a warmer word than 'custom' when discussing cultural practices.
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