I quickly learned to observe this cultural principle, not because I feared punishment or attacks from the people in line, but because I wanted to be accepted in this country in which I had chosen to live temporarily. Cultural habits are hard to break, but when we visit other countries, most of us make an effort to conform to the laws and the standards of politeness that exist in those lands. Similarly, when we visit the exotic land of medical publishing, we must also understand and conform to the traditions, mores, and laws practiced there. Because these standards are evolving, and because their establishment is relatively recent, many authors may still be ignorant of their existence. In addition, these standards sometimes directly contradict the common practices of bench scientists, academic physicians, and institutions.
Various disclaimers apply.