This week we discussed intercultural relationships. I brought up, in class, how my trip in London went and ML helped me with sharing with the class our thoughts and our look on European culture. For those who have not had a chance to be there for more than a week to visit, really do not understand how the British society works. I had visited, but never lived. Living there and knowing the customs is an eye opening experience and I felt at home within a matter of days. Intercultural language is defined as " communication between two people of different cultures," as stated by Richmond, McCroskey, and Hickson in Nonverbal Behavior. We all have our set norms and expect whomever that comes into our country to abide by those norms. I had to switch how I lived to do what is socially accepted in London, France, and Scotland. It was hard, but I feel that to respect one's culture, you must choose to obey and follow their set of social norms.
When people say that their culture or country is better than the next person's... it makes me think of how high their ignorance level is. Obviously, they have only been in their country and have not had the chance to leave and try others cultures out. The world is beautiful and a shame to waste away time that could be spend traveling and learning more.
Let me know your thoughts!!
Bailee
I love the way you think of the world. A lot of people tend to believe their country is the only one worth visiting! I was born overseas, so as much as i appreciate the U.S, there is NOTHING like the experience in other countries.
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I think your right about how people say their country is better than another. I feel it is impossible to make that judgment because there are so many different factors that go in to make that culture and society what it is.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your post. There is so much of the world to see and we judge by what we know. When there are cultural differences, sometimes we just want to hold on to what we know with our culture.
ReplyDeleteGood blgo great job. I think intercultural relationships are essential, and we learn and grow from our differences
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