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文化的背景

In Bangladesh, hospitality is paramount. If a guest waits, the host often follows 'Opekkha korar jonno dhonnobad' with an offer of tea or snacks to compensate for the time lost. In Kolkata, the phrase is often used in the 'Bhadralok' (gentlemanly) culture to maintain a sense of social decorum and intellectual politeness. In the growing IT sectors of Dhaka and Kolkata, this phrase is the standard opening for 'stand-up' meetings if the lead is late. Bus conductors or rickshaw pullers rarely use this formal phrase; they might use a more colloquial 'Ektu thamen' (Wait a bit) or 'Dhonnobad mama'.