While i'm not condoning what he did; there is plenty of research out their to indicated passion is expressed differently in different cultures. There is a danger here of two things; one being cultural imperialism, and two, a potential duality in thinking when it comes to kissing. While i do acknowledge the power dimension, in current thinking in some western countries, wouldnt been seen/thought of well when Spanish culture is in the spotlight.
Spanish culture within the Lewis model could be seen as;
Emotional, loquacious and impulsive who see family, feelings and relationships ahead of following an agenda. They are comfortable do many things at the same time.
Characteristics
- Talks most of the time
- Does several things at once
- Plans grand outline only
- Emotional
- Displays feelings
- Confronts emotionally
- Has good excuses
- Often interrupts
- People-orientated
- Feelings before facts
- Flexible truth
- Impatient
- Unlimited body language
- Seeks out key person
- Interweaves the social and professional