pictures: food, clothes, folk culture, housing, pop culture 1. I am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good impression. What would be good discussion topics: greetings are casual and relaxed 2. What do I need to know about verbal and non-verbal communications: say your first name with a friendly handshake 3. Are public displays of affection, anger or other emotions acceptable: people appreciate modest, humble, self-deprecating and genuine people. 4. What should I know about the workplace environment (deadlines, dress, formality, etc.): managers are not considered more than staff. 5. Briefly describe the local culture’s attitudes regarding the following: Gender, Class, Religion and Ethnicity. What impact would the above attitudes have on the workplace?: they are a multi-cultural country. They are open minded people. 6. When in this country, I want to learn more about the culture(s) and people. What activities can you recommend: watch Story of Kelly Gang, read Bruce Chatwin – The Songlines, watch the show Neighbours. 7. Who are this country's national heroes: those who have also been integral in making the country a unique and special place, whether they be political leaders, war heroes, sports stars, indigenous icons, business moguls, battlers, or those with a dream who refused to be denied, 8. What is the family life like in this country: families stay connected and visit frequently when separated. 9. Describe work in this country: men and women are considered equal however there is still sexual harassment and a gap in income between men and women 10. What types of sports and recreation activities are popular here: many “relax actively” by hiking and going outdoors. 11. What healthcare is available to the people of this country: 12. Describe the educational system. Those between 6 and 16 attend, preschool is used to ease children to be more used to life away from their parents. 13. What are the important holidays in this country and explain the purpose of each: Australia day celebrated on January 26th to celebrate the arrival of the first British fleet in 1788. 14. What arts and literature are important in this country? Literature expresses collective values. 15. What types of food are popular in this country? What meals do they have and how are they usually served? A popular meal is a meat pie, have a flaky pastry crust and are filled with gravy, minced meat, onions, mushrooms and cheese. The official language is english: hello, goodbye, sun, water, moon, mother, father, sister, brother
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pictures: pop culture,housing, food, folk culture, clothing 1. I am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good impression. What would be good discussion topics?: family oriented topics. 2. What do I need to know about verbal and non-verbal communications?: keep arms length distance between you. 3. Are public displays of affection, anger or other emotions acceptable? It is socially acceptable to show affection to the same sex. 4. What should I know about the workplace environment (deadlines, dress, formality, etc.)?: dress conservatively, woman dress formally. 5. Briefly describe the local culture’s attitudes regarding the following: Gender, Class, Religion and Ethnicity. What impact would the above attitudes have on the workplace?:hindu-muslim have received tension. When a lower class citizen comes into money they are discriminated. 6. When in this country, I want to learn more about the culture(s) and people. What activities can you recommend?: they will help you and take you on a tour. 7. Who are this country's national heroes?:Mahatma Gandhi is considered the father of the nation. 8. What is the family life like in this country?: Most of the families in India are extended ones, wherein, every member has his/her own role, often influenced by age and gender. Children are cherished and considered to be gifts from God. 9. Describe work in this country. The official work week in India runs from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm each day. In reality, overtime is the norm and most local companies do not compensate their workers for it. 10. What types of sports and recreation activities are popular here? Kabaddi is the most popular indigenous sport in the country 11. What healthcare is available to the people of this country? Since it’s a developing country India lacks free to access healthcare. 12. Describe the educational system. In India education in management is one of the most sort out courses. 13. What are the important holidays in this country and explain the purpose of each? The only holidays to be observed throughout India are Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. 14. What arts and literature are important in this country? Arts refer to paintings, architecture, literature, music, dance, languages and cinema 15. What types of food are popular in this country? What meals do they have and how are they usually served? Biryani is a spiced rice dish that is somewhat similar to Chinese fried rice, vegetables and meats. Hello:नमस्तेgoodbye:अलविदाsun:सूर्यwater:पानीmoon:चन्द्रmother: आमाfather:बुबाsister:बहिनी brother: भाइ
pictures: pop culture, housing, food, folk culture, clothing 1. I am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good impression. What would be good discussion topics? Talk to them about there lives. 2. What do I need to know about verbal and non-verbal communications? People in the city are more open-minded and considerate of different cultural issues within their own communities and with other groups. 3. Are public displays of affection, anger or other emotions acceptable? Affection is acceptable but be careful of the words you use with anger. 4. What should I know about the workplace environment (deadlines, dress, formality, etc.)?afghans wear jeans and a shirt to work 5. Briefly describe the local culture’s attitudes regarding the following: Gender, Class, Religion and Ethnicity. What impact would the above attitudes have on the workplace? Women “belong to the house” and men are dominant. 6. When in this country, I want to learn more about the culture(s) and people. What activities can you recommend? books: Essential Field Guides to Humanitarian and Conflict Zones Films:Kandahar 7. Who are this country's national heroes? Ahmad Shah Abdali 8. What is the family life like in this country? Mothers stay at home while fathers do work 9. Describe work in this country. Coworkers call each other by their last names. 10. What types of sports and recreation activities are popular here? The most popular sports are cricket and football. 11. What healthcare is available to the people of this country? Its very poor due to poor government and economy. 12. Describe the educational system. Until 1969 free mandatory education wasn’t offered. 13. What are the important holidays in this country and explain the purpose of each? Liberation day marks the soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989 14. What arts and literature are important in this country? poetry 15. What types of food are popular in this country? What meals do they have and how are they usually served? Indian meals are have a huge influence on afghan foods, food is very ethnically diverse. Kabuli palaw is the national dish of Afghanistan