Articles in the Cultural Differences Category
Cultural Differences, Men & Women, The Face of America »
Women cry when they want to get angry. Men get angry when they want to cry. Is it that way in every culture? I don’t know. It is in mine.
Shame is a manifestation of fear. Fight fear as you would a plague. It is the opposite of Love.
Take your knocks, shake it off and move on- looking forward, never back. Continuing to fight the good fight of faith.
It is not what you do for others that sustains life and peace. It is how you make them feel. And that is …
Cultural Differences, Taxi Driver Wisdom »
The Ebo tribe in Nigeria frowns upon praising relatives, friends and acquaintances. Showering someone with verbal sentiments of love, appreciation, respect, etc. occurs less frequently than in many other cultures. It is thought that such praise will “go to one’s head.” Rather, caring is evidenced by action. It is in the sometimes dull, but constant, loyal and dedicated presence and support of one for another that love is evidenced. To the Ebo tribe in Nigeria, LOVE IS A VERB.
Cultural Differences, Many Forms of Slavery, Men & Women, Tolerance »
In India, and in some parts of the Muslim world, marriage is entered into much like a Business Agreement (contract) is entered into in the United States. Under US law, in order for a contract to be binding, it must include four components: An Offer, Acceptance, Competency, and Consideration (the exchange of value.) An offer must be presented and accepted. The parties entering into the Agreement must be mentally competent and of an age of accountability. Something of value must be exchanged.
In seeking marriage:
The process of Sourcing for the contract …
Cultural Differences, Defining Root Problems, Men & Women, The Face of America, Tolerance »
Praise to President Obama who is remaking the face of government to reflect the face of America. Yesterday, he announced that he will nominate Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. A federal appeals judge in New York, she is the daughter of Puerto Rican parents. Raised in the Bronx, she was educated at Yale University. Her professional background exceeds that of Supreme Court Justices before her, including work as a former prosecutor in NY. Sonia Sotomayor will bring real-world life experience to the decision-making that shapes our nation.
Of course, the politicos and racists are out in number- seeking minutiae to grasp hold of and contort. It seems that statements indicating her Latino background will enable her to be a more well-rounded, culturally aware decision maker are threatening to some. There is contention by some that these types of statements present a reverse discrimination of sorts. Read more….
Cultural Differences, Economic Opportunity, Eyes of Children, Global Creativity »
On The Way to School..
International student exchange offers a fabulous way for our world to share its beautiful cultural differences. Many countries require students to serve one or two years in the military after school. Imagine what a beautiful world we could have if instead all countries required its students to travel one or two summers to study in another culture!
There are many different opportunities for students to visit and study in other countries. Here is some information for American students and students from other countries who are interested in expanding their world horizons.
American …
Cultural Differences, Economic Opportunity, Eyes of Children, The Face of America »
As she stood churning, her private parts ached in pain from the red hot chili peppers that had been forced into the unspeakable parts of her body that morning as punishment for “talking back.” On that sun-drenched afternoon in I’satta’s small village in Liberia, West Africa, the women churned cream from goats milk and talked about what life in the United States would be like. Early that morning, Okie Tall had returned to the village from a coveted trip to New York City. All in the village were in …
Cultural Differences, Global Creativity »
Watch Naria Inri Magaria (NIM), a group of bulgarian artists who use fire dancing, fire spinning and stiltwalking to create beauty..
Cultural Differences, Global Creativity »
Do you have a verse you would add to a World Song? Contribute it here, and two years from today we will set aside one hour for the world to sing in unison. Let me know if you would like to be a country organizer for this great event. We all have the power to manifest the beauty of the diversity of our world symphony.
Cultural Differences, Defining Root Problems, The Face of America »
There is a piece of fancy footwork known as the “diplomatic shuffle” to Americans who work overseas. It refers to the fact that in many countries, the circles of personal space that people are comfortable with are much smaller. For example, when someone from an Asian country speaks to an American, they often stand closer to the American than the American is comfortable with. This causes the American to shuffle backwards. The Asian then shuffles forwards, to maintain the circle of personal space that they are comfortable with. The American, personal space violated, shuffles backwards again. This continues until the American’s back hits a wall and s/he begins to perspire with discomfort. Click above to read full article….
Cultural Differences, Global Creativity, Heroes, Taxi Driver Wisdom »
See this great music video that combines music from musicians across the world with words that are true for everyone, everywhere. Let’s stand by each other.
