Cultural Misunderstandings Darcy Lingg PSYC3540 – Culture‚ Ethnicity & Diversity Capella University March 2014 My example of a cultural misunderstanding is between a doctor and a Chinese patient. Are you drinking plenty of fluids? < Patient thoughts: I wonder why he is asking me that‚ what it is with these people and water > I don’t like the water here. It’s too cold. I don’t know what’s wrong with people here that they drink that. Really??? And what happens when you drink the
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Many Cultural Worlds: Subcultures and Countercultures A subculture can be defined as a set of cultural characteristics shared among a group within a society that (1) are distinct in some ways from the larger culture within which the group exists‚ but (2) also have some features in common with the larger culture. Some case studies can include: Hip-Hop‚ Computer Geeks‚ Dead Heads‚ Bikers‚ Ravers‚ Skaters‚ and Goths Subcultures are groups whose values and related behaviors are so distinct that they
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KEEPING HEALTHY AND FIT The human body was designed for activity‚ and by exercising regularly and making smart food choices‚ you’ll look and feel better every day. Fitness is about improving muscular strength and endurance‚ and flexibility through regular physical activity. This includes things like walking the dog or even a stroll on your way to work or school. Fuelling your body with the right foods is also important WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT? In addition to keeping you looking good‚ regular exercise
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Plan Introduction Chapter 1. General survey of cultural diversity 1. Motivation of cultural diversity 2. Type of cultural diversity Chapter 2. Practical application of cultural diversity 2.1 Cultural diversity in USA. 2.2 Cultural diversity in Europe 2.3 Cultural diversity in Kyrgyzstan Conclusion Bibliography Introduction The theme of my course paper is “Cultural diversity”. I have chosen this topic because I am interested in this theme in
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FROM SCRIB 1 Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Now‚ in our society all over the world technology is the most importantadvancement‚ a necessity in bringing about progress as we move along in thiscomputerized world. These changes in effect make man’s life easier and more convenient. The relationship between the library and computer is constantly changingthat the use of computer contributes to the way man learns and communicates. It easy inthis world to strive for changes
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real man." Such searing dialogue has helped make City of God a global hit. A chronicle of three decades of gang wars‚ it has proved compelling viewing for audiences worldwide. Critics compare it to Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. If you believe the cultural pessimists‚ Hollywood pap has driven out films like Cidade de Deus‚ as it is known in its home country. It is a Brazilian film‚ in Portuguese‚ by a little-known director‚ with a cast that includes no professional actors‚ let alone Hollywood stars
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Cultural Sensitivity Task 4 BY Renee Johnson Country I have chosen South Korea because business growth and opportunities have opened up in recent years. Cultural Challenges: Managers are encouraged to learn the language; however‚ learning the language itself is only half the battle. Interpreting what the client is saying between the lines or understanding local terms and customs are very important and not to be overlooked. It is recommended that the manager uses an interpreter
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life due to immigration or a visit to a new country‚ or to a move between social environments‚ also a simple travel to another type of lifeOne of the most common causes of culture shock involves individuals in a foreign environment. Stages of cultural shock- Stage 1 - Excitement The individual experiences a holiday or ’honeymoon’ period with their new surroundings. They: . Feel very positive about the culture . Are overwhelmed with impressions . Find the new culture exotic and are fascinated
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Our American culture is impacted by high obesity rates. We often are sucked into fad diet plans and exercises. Particularly in the black community we do not put our health first. Our cultural diet does not consist of dishes with health in mind. We are riddled with obesity‚ hypertension‚ diabetes‚ and etc. All of these disease can be prevented by diet. Why is my community plagued with these preventable diseases? There is a lack of consciousness and education of health. The working or unemployed does
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incorporated a theme of cultural difference. I loved that Far used Tennyson for the spokesperson of American poetry‚ and found it a little humorous that Laura’s almost husband ran off with the inappropriate woman. As for the writing‚ Far writes in a very clear and concise way‚ thus making it easy to follow and understand. I always appreciate this form of writing because I can read to enjoy‚ rather than read to interpret. The cultural connection in this story is actually the cultural differences. Miscommunication
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