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The Alvanians possess a strong sense of community, and are known as an effervescent, good-humoured and social species. A common stereotype is the animated, jocular and carefree Alvanian, constantly cracking jokes and participating in outrageous adventures. As a species, they are generally careful to avoid conflict or actions that would cause conflict, but in situations where it happens, they expect the wounded party to forgive and forget, as the Alvanians do on their own world — there is no word in their language for "grudge". | The Alvanians possess a strong sense of community, and are known as an effervescent, good-humoured and social species. A common stereotype is the animated, jocular and carefree Alvanian, constantly cracking jokes and participating in outrageous adventures. As a species, they are generally careful to avoid conflict or actions that would cause conflict, but in situations where it happens, they expect the wounded party to forgive and forget, as the Alvanians do on their own world — there is no word in their language for "grudge". | ||
While many consider them a species prone to theft, it is not a malicious or selfish act, but one born out of their societal expectation of absolute cooperation. An Alvanian would rarely deny another who needed something, and an Alvanian would never take something from another that they didn't need — so permission is rarely sought to take | While many consider them a species prone to theft, it is not a malicious or selfish act, but one born out of their societal expectation of absolute cooperation. An Alvanian would rarely deny another who needed something, and an Alvanian would never take something from another that they didn't need — so permission is rarely sought to take an item. ''"I was going to give it back when I was done"'' is a common response when an Alvanian is confronted over the "theft" of an item. | ||
A less famous side of the Alvanians is their skill at mediation and conflict resolution, and many Alvanians participate and serve in diplomatic and ambassadorial roles. | A less famous side of the Alvanians is their skill at mediation and conflict resolution, and many Alvanians participate and serve in diplomatic and ambassadorial roles. | ||
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Alvanian culture places a strong emphasis on bonding activities, in order to create a strong and collaborative community. This has earned them something of a reputation for partying and drinking, a visible and easily-translated activity that almost anyone can join. Those aliens who can last a whole night of drinking and partying with an Alvanian are often awarded the informal honorific of | Alvanian culture places a strong emphasis on bonding activities, in order to create a strong and collaborative community. This has earned them something of a reputation for partying and drinking, a visible and easily-translated activity that almost anyone can join. Those aliens who can last a whole night of drinking and partying with an Alvanian are often awarded the informal honorific of ''"Fedilsertan"'', which loosely translates to ''"iron gut"''. | ||