I was really trying to think about who I’d say here for this and I think you provided me with my answer. Bourdain was an openly flawed man, he never tried to grift anyone into thinking otherwise, he never tried to play the role of messiah, he could connect with people of any background in any number of ways, he was a progressive open-minded person but not in a performative, over the top way.

I think if you find yourself in an unfamiliar situation, surrounded by unfamiliar people, maybe you’re feeling a little uncomfortable or self-conscious or maybe experiencing some self-doubt, just thinking “how would Bourdain behave in this situation”, is a great starting point.