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liuzhou

liuzhou

14 hours ago, ElsieD said:

Why are those particular fruits not allowed in the hotel?

 

I understand the durian and, to a lesser extent the mangosteen but the jackfruit has me beat.

 

Durian is banned in many hotels and even on buses across SE Asia because it stinks. I don't mind the smell and love the fruit, but many people find it revolting. I have a friend here who won't even walk past a shop selling it. She'll cross the street to avoid it.

 

I'm guessing mangosteens because they stain a purple color when peeled. They certainly don't smell.

 

I look forward to @BonVivant's thoughts.

liuzhou

liuzhou

18 minutes ago, ElsieD said:

Why are those particular fruits not allowed in the hotel?

 

I understand the durian and, to a lesser extent the mangosteen but the jackfruit has me beat.

 

Durian is banned in many hotels and even on buses across SE Asia because it stinks. I don't mind the smell and love the fruit, but many people find it revolting. I have a friend here who won't even walk past a shop selling it.

 

I'm guessing mangosteens because they stain a purple color when peeled. The certainly don't smell.

 

I look forward to @BonVivant's thoughts.

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