The Value profile of Bulgarians according to Hall and Hofstede When we talk about intercultural communication‚ we consider culture as a set of beliefs‚ ethics and values that determine the behavior of nations. Edward T. Hall divided cultures according to their ways of communicating‚ into high-context and low-context cultures. Low-context cultures are cultures‚ which need explicit verbal words and information‚ in order to fully understand the message. On the other
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serves with the purpose to separate them from the older generations. Language as a form of rebellion against the system‚ against customs and traditions that have existed for years can be seen in both A Clockwork Orange and the modern world‚ including Bulgaria. On the other hand‚ slang is any new form of language‚ specific for a certain group of people‚ as is in Geroge Orwell’s 1984 – Newspeak is a completely new form of language that the government introduces to the nation in order for it to replace completely
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History League of Nations League of Nations * * League of Nations: The goal was to create an organisation that would prevent war and resolve conflict by discussing issues in a peaceful manner. Wilson’s idea. Based in Geneva because it was neutral. Aims * Discourage aggression from any nation * Encourage countries to cooperate‚ especially in business and trade * Encourage nations to disarm * Improve the living and working conditions of people in all parts of the
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and its strategic military corridors. The Treaty of San Stefano in 1878‚ ending the Russo-Turkish War‚ gave the largest part of Macedonia to Bulgaria. Bulgaria lost much of its Macedonian territory when it was defeated by the Greeks and Serbs in the Second Balkan War of 1913. Most of Macedonia went to Serbia and the remainder was divided among Greece and Bulgaria. Geography Landlocked country in the heart of the Balkans. In comparison slightly smaller than Vermont. It’s a mountainous country with
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International Women’s Day (IWD)‚ originally called International Working Women’s Day‚ is marked on March 8[->0] every year. Nowadays this is a major day of global celebration of women. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect‚ appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic‚ political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event‚ the holiday blended in the culture of many countries‚ primarily Eastern
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however Stalin feared this would lead to traditional anti-Soviet attitudes if they were allowed free elections and he therefore was against the plans of the West. The Red Army proceeded to install pro-Soviet governing regimes in Poland‚ Romania‚ Bulgaria‚ and Hungary. The civil war in Greece between the Communist People’s Liberation Army and the anti-Communist forces over control of Greece led to the creation of the Truman Doctrine. It stated that if the Soviets were not stopped in Greece the US
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bacteria used for the product of the original Bulgarian yoghurt known for its positive health effects. The reason this lactic bacteria is named after the country name Bulgaria is because it only lives in its natural form on the territory of Bulgaria. Any products claiming to contain Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and not manufactured in Bulgaria and very unlikely to contain the original and non-genetically modified Lactobacillus Bulgaricus. Lactobacillus Bulgaricus was first isolated by the Bulgarian scientist
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($4‚400). I was beaten‚ raped‚ forced against my will. They would put out cigarette butts on me and cut me with razors. It was like a horror movie” (Kara 131). This first-hand account comes from Martina‚ a 29-year-old sex trafficking victim from Bulgaria. At the time she was 19 and working as cook. She met a young man who offered her a job at a restaurant in Croatia. Desperate for a better life‚ Martina took the job without a second thought. Martina continues her story with‚ “As soon as I arrived
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began in 1875 due to Ottoman Turks breaking a promise made in the Treat of Paris in 1856‚ when they proceeded to persecute the Balkan Christians. This then resulted in a revolt in Bosnia and Herzegovina against the Turks‚ which by 1876 has spread to Bulgaria. A treaty in 1876 attempted to reform the Turkish government‚ and was signed by Germany‚ Austria‚ Russia‚ France and Italy‚ but the treaty failed because Disraeli refused to sign. This was because he was anxious that the treaty would weaken Turkey
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The results of congress left Russia humiliated‚ instead of “Big Bulgaria” the Balkans area was divided into three parts‚ and none of these territories came under Russian command. Russia only gained a port of Batumi in nowadays Georgia and left being embarrassed. After the congress Russia felt isolated‚ her alliance with
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