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By "were" I assume you mean in ancient times, which was actually pretty stranger-friendly. Back in the old days, nobody questioned visitors from out of town. When you came across a foreigner on the road or a stranger came to your house, you just didn't say "who are you and what do you want?" You invited them in, supplied them with food and a place to sleep, and treated them as guests until they decided to leave. Once your civic and polite duty had been completed it was okay to ask questions (to better aid them of course), but in general you were supposed to treat every newcomer with generosity and respect.

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