races water bubblers people in suits segregated areas notes on tables people who appear to be working for the library group areas a vending machine with school supplies for people SECTION 2: When thinking of a library there are social and cultural thoughts that automatically pop into ones head on environment and expectation for that particular setting. Like most public places there are proper etiquettes and ways to act. A library in particular being known to be a quiet place with information
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I asked him why he was doing this‚ and he explained to me that it is just etiquette—you rub the chopsticks together to prevent getting splinters. He also showed me how to hold the chopsticks‚ which was a struggle‚ but I wanted to get the full cultural experience so I continued to work with them. The sushi was
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Cross cultural reflection Introduction What I felt about the cross cultural simulation was that it was very useful in letting us take on the Disney World France situation at that time. It puts us in the shoes of the different parties affected during that point of time and gives us just sufficient amount of information needed such that we are free to use our judgment to shape the negotiation. For each person‚ the information and the ideal terms and conditions that each of us are looking for are
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MGT 2106 Instructor: Lawrence Keller August 23‚ 2013 ASSIGNMENT – CULTURAL DIFFERENCES DUE 1:30 PM‚ MONDAY‚ SEPTEMBER 9‚ ON T-SQUARE This assignment is attended to provide you with an understanding of the impact of different cultures on doing business in foreign countries. You will explore cultural differences as they relate to communications‚ negotiations‚ greetings‚ business dress‚ business entertainment‚ and other topics. This assignment is worth 150 points towards your final
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CULTURAL INTERVIEW My cultural interview was with a coworker‚ 28 years of age and of Hispanic descent. While conducting the interview I learned a lot about the Hispanic culture. Many Hispanics like to be called Latino (a). Some do not like to be referred to as Mexican when they are from other countries other than Mexico. Hispanics also use slang within their culture just like African Americans. Within the culture the male is the dominant figure in the household. All the decisions that
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CULTURAL RESEARCH REPORT THIALAND TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………….ii INTRODUCTION:…………………………………………………………1 BACKGROUND:………………………………………………..............1 DISCUSSION:………………………………………………………………2 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS………………….7 REFERENCES……………………………………………………………….8 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1‚ Ethnic Composition in Thailand……………………3 Figure 2‚ Employment in Thailand………….......................4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The culture in Thailand has a heavy influence
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Hofstede 1 Running Head: HOFSTEDE’S CULTURAL DIMENSIONS: THE BASICS AND THE CRITICISMS ra oi M Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions: E. The Basics and the Criticisms Moira E. Hanna H Clemson University na an Hofstede 2 Abstract Hofstede’s model (1980) has been used widely in research in the past two decades. The culture-based model consists of four dimensions: power distance‚ uncertainty avoidance‚ individualism-collectivism‚ and masculinity-femininity. Each of these
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Bakari Kitwana – Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop Many people have a connection to hip-hop that goes beyond simple pop culture consumerism. Some youth who identify with hip-hop identify with more than just music or entertainment. And‚ acceptance of hip-hop as mainstream popular culture has “radically altered the racial landscape” and in the way that young Americans are processing race. Instead of stark racial divisions in popular culture‚ the popularity of hip hop has created a much more fluid situation
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Cultural Plunge at an Asian Market As I contemplated on what my cultural plunge was going to be‚ it made me realize that I am lucky to say that I have been exposed and acquainted with maybe more than the usual. My ex-husband is Middle Eastern‚ I am Mexican‚ and I have homo-sexual friends‚ and have and had friends that are African-American‚ Caucasian‚ Japanese‚ Filipino‚ Jewish‚ and Korean. I finally chose to explore more of the Asian culture because although I have friends that are Asian I liked
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Cultural Immersion Project Part II Sylvia Hayes I attended an Atlanta Mar Thoma Indian Church service and a social fellowship honoring Senior citizens. The church service started at 10 am. When I arrived to the parking lot‚ I introduced myself to a young lady by the same of Sarah who was cordial enough to answer all of my questions concerning the service and invited me to the fellowship later. The service lasted for 3 hours. I noticed their central theme throughout the service was unity and
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