I'm not one of them but I know cultural mores exist. 

Look for solid surface laminates, much like cultured marble, a man make product casting which is far less susceptible to staining.Been using Home Depot  & Lowes for years.

This is a legitimate celebration.

When we decided to invest in the hi-desert, we were living in LA at the time, so we knew we could take our own personal vacations there when a house wasn't rented, and we could use it to celebrate our birthdays and holidays, and one day we could potentially retire there.

Americans, culturally, are raised and educated differently than any other country in the world.

It's kind of like the Raiders(NFL Football Team) celebrating a win in the pre-season when the purpose of playing in the NFL is to win a championship.  

🙏 my sale was exactly like the opening scene in the Thomas Crown affair.. when the buyers are celebrating that Thomas Crown sold a property only to have him say well celebrate all you want you over paid by 30 million.. 

Carlos culturally in the Bay Area Oakland is more east bay than San Ramon, Dublin, etc.

It is a small town outside of lafayatte and has much culture.  

I hope more experiences fellows can help you better, on my behalf, I have low experience in REI, Nevertheless I have studied a lot during my life, traveled and lived among different cultures.