... as in the BBC.
This is where I usually turn to get my morning news fix. I generally like their international approach to the news, and some of their side features are really interesting as well. This morning was no exception as I came across this:
http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20141006-talk-shock-youre-doing-it-wrong?ocid=global_bbccom_email_08102014_capital
Several countries/regions are highlighted, and insights are given to help the unintended and unwitting mistakes from happening. How much of this, I wonder, is a stereotype, and how much is genuine. Either way, I suppose it doesn't hurt to be cognizant of the potential to damage another's feelings. Especially unintentionally.
I find it fascinating how people - we're all essentially the same, on a basic biological level - are shaped by cultural norms. One's upbringing and culture obviously has a huge impact on the way we interact with the world and with each other. Even things as basic as how we want to be loved are affected by this upbringing. Some people are able to assimilate into a new culture/way of living, while others are still heavily influenced by their upbringing. All of us, though, have been shaped in ways that are known and less-obvious by this upbringing.
This is where I usually turn to get my morning news fix. I generally like their international approach to the news, and some of their side features are really interesting as well. This morning was no exception as I came across this:
http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20141006-talk-shock-youre-doing-it-wrong?ocid=global_bbccom_email_08102014_capital
Several countries/regions are highlighted, and insights are given to help the unintended and unwitting mistakes from happening. How much of this, I wonder, is a stereotype, and how much is genuine. Either way, I suppose it doesn't hurt to be cognizant of the potential to damage another's feelings. Especially unintentionally.
I find it fascinating how people - we're all essentially the same, on a basic biological level - are shaped by cultural norms. One's upbringing and culture obviously has a huge impact on the way we interact with the world and with each other. Even things as basic as how we want to be loved are affected by this upbringing. Some people are able to assimilate into a new culture/way of living, while others are still heavily influenced by their upbringing. All of us, though, have been shaped in ways that are known and less-obvious by this upbringing.
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