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Other People’s Culture
One
of the reasons why many of us go abroad on our holidays is because the
people there act think and do things differently. Its not just the
language and currency abroad that is different. It’s the locals were
brought up, their way of thinking, their education, their legal system,
the way they work, their politics, religion and sport. It’s their complete
lifestyle which is subtly different to ours.
We notice these
cultural differences all the time we are abroad: When queuing for a taxi,
When shopping, Ordering in restaurants, Or simply walking on the ‘wrong’
side of the street. Its fascinating, one of the reasons why we return to the
same part of that country year after year, attempting to improve our
understanding. Yet, no matter how often we have been back there, we are
never really sure if we fully understand the culture. Often, just as we
think we are beginning to understand, we realise we have the wrong
interpretation, or incorrect assumptions. Anyone who has placed an order in
a restaurant and been presented with an unexpected dish, or accompaniment,
will know the feeling.
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