20: Worldbuilding Trap Consistent = Fake

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• Thinking that Consistent means cultures always follow the same logic
  • languages will always have exceptions
  • Individuals will very from the cultural idea
  • Cultures are made of of groups of individuals who are always changing.
• Being consistent means that once you make a choice. You have to respect it.
  • If they people have to bow whenever they enter a room.  They have to do it.
• Work around
  • Create an exception to a rule.
    • Mary did not bow when she entered the room because the owner failed to greet her properly
  • Punish the character who breaks the rule
    • Mary becomes known as "the Rude" and never invited to parties in the city.