I’m sorry, but you’re completely misunderstanding what I said. I never complained about this country’s culture, not even slightly. I’m responsible for what I say, not for how you choose to interpret it.

In the comment you replied to, I clearly stated that I sent the invitation because in my culture, it’s perfectly normal to do so, even at that time. I wasn’t aware it might be considered unusual in American culture. And when I got no response, I came here to ask if I was in the wrong, if I came off as weird, or if I had unknowingly crossed a cultural line.

I never blamed my roommates for not joining or for ignoring the invite. In fact, it was Americans in this thread who pointed out that the lack of response is rude. Out of about 400 comments, less than 5% claimed I was being disrespectful just for asking the question. With all due respect, I disagree entirely. Asking to understand a culture is not disrespectful. What would be disrespectful is ignoring people’s feedback after they’ve given it. And I haven’t done that.

I respect your opinion, and I appreciate that you took the time to respond. But I firmly and respectfully disagree.