Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Portfolio #7

Obama's speech for winning was for letting the people of America know that he will change how it is in u.s that all kinds of people will be equal it doesn't matter if the person is white or black, gay or straight, able or disable and so on. he went in to the peoples minds by his voice in how he changed his peek with lauding it to let them feel what hes talking about not just listen to an ordinary lecture he was trying to get inside there minds and let them feel every word he was saying about how hes going to make everything proper

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Exercise 6



Part 3: Cambodia Customs and Values


Objective: To understand some similarities between Emirate and Cambodian Culture
Task: Compare Cambodian and Emirate values
Highlight in yellow all the values that are similar to Emirate values
A.   Traditional Cambodian values include a strong family identity and loyalty
B.   Cambodian-born people have a respect for culture and older people.
C.   Cambodian families tend to be very private and reluctant to discuss family issues or conflict with non-family members
D.   Stoicism is a highly valued Cambodian character trait, reducing the tendency to complain about their health or services they are receiving
E.   Modesty, particularly for women, is very important
F.    Visitors to Cambodian-born people’s homes are often expected to remove their shoes, however they might not ask
G.   Accepting of food and refreshments when offered may break down barriers, open communication and build trust
H.   Cambodian-born people regard touching people on the head or pointing feet or shoes at them as offensive.
I.      Cambodians consider it impolite to make eye contact with someone who is older or considered a superior
J.    Cambodians have a tendency not to question instructions or authority
K.   Yes’ may be an ambiguous response to a question or request, and does not necessarily indicate agreement. Reponses that might mean ‘no’ include; no response, changing the subject, or statements such as ‘it’s OK’ or ‘no problem’ or even an unconvincing ‘yes’
L.    It may take time to develop working relationships, trust and rapport
M.   Loud or over-familiar behaviour towards others is generally not favoured.
N.   Cambodians tend to avoid showing anger or getting involved in confrontation
O.   Cambodians prefer to be addressed using their correct title. For example Mr, Mrs and Dr
P.   Women traditionally retain their own family names on marriage or they may have two surnames. Cambodian names are traditionally written with the surname first, followed by the given name.
Q.   Cambodians may not recognise their names if they are pronounced incorrectly
R.   Cambodians may not always address people by their name

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Comparison between Emirates – Cambodian Cultures


Cambodians share the same life style with emirates they share the same emotions and respecting they wouldn’t let their families lose they respect their family identity and loyalty and they respect their elders and they wouldn’t abuse people there nature is respectful and whatever happens they have agreements they wouldn’t engage in fighting straight away. Their identity is important for them  so does the emirates they wouldn’t throw away their dignity and keeping their families happy and wealthy is a main priority with them and so on. And they are clean people for example shoes won’t be allowed to be worn inside the house and dirtiness isn’t executable with them and so does the emirates basically there is a huge similarities.
Their differences isn’t much because there’s a 75% similarity so I would talk about how the women take the title name of the family emirates don’t do that they men take the family title name not the women And when there in pain or problem they wouldn’t show emotions.
 

Goal 3



Goal 3 Culture & Communication – 2012

Types of Culture Review




Course:      Cultural Diversity                                  Code:  LSS N2053


Name:                             ID#                                        Name:                                  ID#

With a partner, watch the video & match it to the following corresponding category:
Neutral                Individualism                Collectivism         Achievement          Ascription                      Affective                        Polychronic                   Monochronic                High-context 
Low-context        Past-oriented                  
Future-oriented             Culture shock   

URL Link
Type
Individualism
collectivism
neutral
Affective
Achievement
Ascription
Individualism
Polychromic
Post-oriented
Neutral
Low-context
Neutral
High-context

Reflection # 4



Gap Year


Gap year is when a person takes a break from what he/she’s doing as in college or work. They would travel or go out or stay home do nothing some people travel to see the world how it is and not worry about life it is like a refresh button for life.
Some university students would volunteer on going out and teach other kids just like how I saw British students teaching Indian kids and some would go and help with other things etc. having a gap year doesn’t mean you’re going to miss out in your studies or work sometimes it can help you rethink on how your living how you are lucky in having what you have in how good your life is basically you will become mature and have ideas and not only that you will know things that you never expected.
I had a gap year myself for 2 years it was long but it was worth it because I realized that life isn’t easy my dad taught me that not having a job isn’t pretty. I traveled a lot and to poor countries but although people would still work but in selling fruits vegetable and other things and these places were in India and Thailand. My dad covers for all the expenses but it wasn’t for learning it was for fun then in the end he said see how people live there best you could do more just do good in your studies and you’ll be set on the right track he said your degree certificate is your weapon.
Gap year has disadvantages in some countries like in UAE they wouldn’t understand your situations they will keep asking when you go apply to a university or college why did you stop your studies and in my gap year I had some family issue and I couldn’t continue my studies but they wouldn’t understand for example Etihad they thought I was having a gap year for fun but it was 50% fun and 50% a whole lot of work but that’s not there problem and they won’t accept you if you didn’t have a proof.
It is suggested to have a gap year but not for so long so that you don’t miss out in you’r studies and not get late for it or you will forget what you took in school gap year is for a refresh purposely not for passing time it’s for you to grow up and be mature and see your life in another way to take responsibility.