Shakespeare used violations of hospitality as a way to highlight treachery. When King Duncan was murdered, when he was a guest in Macbeth's house, that audience would have understood as a guest, he should have been under the most protection. - Michelle Ossmann
It's not that this was verbally spoken. It was this understood construct. I will take care of you. You will not harm me. -Michelle Ossmann
But also, if you look at any major world religion, there is this core requirement to welcome the guest who comes to the door because they could be an angel or a god, and you never know who they are. -Michelle Ossmann
As host, one don't attack, ambush, or yell at a guest.
It's a construct as old as mankind, understood, across religions, geographies, religions, societies, and centuries.
That's why it affected everyone so broadly.
It was an counter to all that is human, basic host obligations.
It's not a yelling match when only one side is yelling insults.
Went on a deep dive on the history of hospitality in humanity with Michelle.
Very interesting discoveries.
Thanks again Michelle.
Full-Length Episode
Michelle Ossmann, PhD, MSN, PhD, MSN,: Hospitality, Welcome, Security, Care | Work 20XX podcast with Jeff Frick Ep24 -
- Transcript and extensive show notes - https://www.work20xx.com/episode/michelle-ossmann-hospitality-welcome-security-care-work-20xx-ep24
- or wherever you podcast
#Hospitality #Host #Guest #Human #Understanding #Respect #Obligation #Interaction #SocialNorms # #Security #Anthropology #Survival #Religion #CulturalNorms #HumanBehavior #Safety #HenriNouwen #Shakespeare #Literature #Reciprocity #PhysicalSafety #Interview #Podcast #Work20XX
Share this post