Today's Topic - Worldbuilding Trap: Consistent = Fake
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.