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Posted 9/6/2009 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all!  As some of you know I am in grad school and working on a MEd in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.  For one of my classes this semester I need to write paper about the cultural differences of myself and, well, someone from another culture.  :-)    I really could not think of a better place than to possibly chat with someone from another country (I live in the US) than right here on HW! 

The questions I would ask are in regards to how you and yours attend to and respect:

time - space - communication - social organization - cothing customs - food customs - family structure

I really just need to focus on one of the above areas, so I would like to find the area that is the most opposite to my cultural customs.  :-)

If anyone is interested in being part of my studies I would greatly appreciate it!  You can ask questions via here on HW or email me at my school account [email protected]

Thanks guys!!!!

smurf  

Posted 9/6/2009 10:35 AM (GMT 0)
I'm Aussie so would be willing to help, however, we're very similar to the US anyway (we just don't tend to speak with an accent here whereas those from the US and UK do : ) so it might not be what you're looking for.
Posted 9/7/2009 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sure we can find something that differs between our cultures...however, it would also be very interesting to discuss the similarities!  I will develop some questions and get with you soon!

If anyone else would like to become involved I think it would be just amazing to compare additional cultures. 

Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

smurf  

Posted 9/7/2009 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
QUESTIONS:   Time -           What is expected of being on time?   -           How do you visit others…family, friends, etc?   o    Do you call ahead, just drop in? -           Is there anything considered taboo in regards to being late?   No showing?     Space -           Can you give some examples of body language? o    What are some of your normal actions/behaviors and what is socially acceptable?   What behaviors/actions are not acceptable? o    Do you feel you have specific forms of body language? -           How is personal space respected? o    How close do you stand to one another? -           Do you feel there are social standards in regards to social interactions?   Communication -           Can you give me examples of greetings?   How do you greet someone: o    You just met? o    Who is an acquaintance? o    Who is a relative? o    Who is a peer? §   Do you hug, shake hands, kiss, etc.? o    Can you tell me about gestures, smiling, eye contact, emotional expression?   Social Organization -           What happens around: o    Births o    Weddings o    Funerals   Clothing Customs -           Are there any clothing customs?   Jewelry?   Food Customs -           Are there any specific meals or foods that are a must-have for certain events or holidays?   -           Are there foods that are a specific with children or for a specific age group?   Family Structure -           What are the family dynamics like? o    Male and female roles. o    Parental and child/sibling roles. o    Are there specific responsibilities or responsibilities of children? o    What happens when you turn 18? o    What are legal or ethical/societal ages that seem to be milestones? -           What classifies ‘family’?   -           What happens with elderly family members?   -           What does your family do when faced with a crisis?   What behaviors, actions, beliefs, etc. are considered taboo?   Holidays/Traditions -           What are the main holidays and traditions?     If you saw a therapist from the states would there be anything specific you would like for me to know in regards to your culture so I can better understand you?
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