25 culture shocks I never knew...This video was amusing that's for sure. I thought some of the pictures he used to describe what he was saying was a bit funny. I am not so sure what to think of what he actually said though. He was extremely general when listing everything off. He didn't really go into any detail at all. It was just a basic, seemingly vague statement and he might say an area of the world and then he goes on to the next statement. Even though it might have been kind of amusing I just did not really care for this video. It needed more detail about what he was saying that's for sure. Plus I want to know how he knows this information. I mean has he been all over the world or did he just google this stuff and make a little youtube video. I would have like to known where he gathered his information. -mybabygirl004
I agree. His generalizations took away from the meaning. There is no real way to be sure that what he is saying is true. He does not go into detail on how he knows such information or where he got the information; however, taking it for what it is, it is quite neat to know about some the societal differences. It's crazy to think that nose rubbing is an accepted greeting in certain parts of the world. Crazy!
I completely agree with you about him making general statements and not going into much depth with the culture shocks. The fact that there wasn't much detail to the video belittled the importance of it. I had no interest listening to the different culture shocks without know more information about it. -Happy004
I agree he could have gone into more details, and the pictures were crazy. I hope that some of the cultural differences were not all true cause some were disgusting. myboys004
Culture shock is very interesting. There are so many different cultures in the country and the world. Once when I went to Mexico, the police carry assault rifles instead of small hand guns. It was very weird coming from America. In other countries, you drive on the other side of the road for us. I love being able to learn able the differences between my little world compared to others. In Wisconsin, they do not like U-turns and in Illinois they let you unless there is a saying not to. I think it is weird how one places humor is so much different to others' sense of humor. With the tip Culture shock I believe that we shouldn't tip. America is one of the few countries that pays waiters lower than minimum wage and expect tips. Another interesting culture shock is that in Germany they do not have conversations at the dinner table. Usually if the table is quite at my house that means something bad happened. -Kitsune004
I do totally agree that no matter where you go the culture is going to be completely different. I mean even just using different parts of the United States for example, the West coast is more laid back and friendly where as the East coast like up by New York, they are more fast past and always busy with life. Then when you are comparing different countries there are going to be even more differences just like he described how people's humor completely changes depending on where they live. -mybabygirl004
Culture shock is definitely a real thing. This video played to that while adding a humorous side to it. I wish that he would have gone into more detail, but I can do that on my own. It really gives you a new perspective of things to look at when you are planning a vacation. From hygeine and toileting habits to greetings and mannerisms. I would hate to visit a community and end up upset by a common cultural aspect for the area that I am visiting. You would have to expect that there will be some variance, but I don't think that you can ever fully prepare for a trip to a place that you have never been. You may think that a hostel.would be a good idea vs a hotel. Or even as far as what that specific area considers to be entertainment. Leaves a lot open to question.
I agree I like more detail as well. The thing I found most interesting was men holding each other’s hands. That’s a norm in some countries especially Arabic? I find that funny since they seem like a rough culture. I wonder why that is normal for them. I also found the no addresses to be very difficult. How would you know where anything is if you weren’t a local of the town? BabyB004
The first thing I thought about when I was watching this clip was “this is a good thing to know if I was traveling.” I agree with you when it comes to upsetting another country on something that I think is being polite and they think it’s rude. I think this clip helped understand other things that we never knew. -Boop004-
Yeah I agree the video was a little vague about its details. It is hard to plan a vacation because you also do not want to upset the natives there. He was more humorous than some of the videos. Some places do have Americanized areas like on going on a cruise; the islands they own have that countries people but they can speak English. -Kitsune004
Culture shock is amazing! I love it; it makes you realize how lucky or how small you are in this world. My best friend and I went to Haiti in March. Haiti is rated as the poorest country in the world. The biggest culture shock we found besides the garbage on the streets and absolutely no traffic rules, were the people. The people were extremely happy with everything they had. Here they were, didn’t eat for days or didn’t know where the next meal was coming from but they were so happy to be living. In America woman are expected to be itty bitty and have this pressure to always look pretty. The women in Haiti were large and expected to be to produce children. The women were proud of their bodies and so comfortable in their skin. Men on the other hand were small and lean; we did not see one over weight man. BabyB004
I agree! I think culture shock is so interesting! Watching this video made me want to go travel and just live like others for a day. See how similar and how different people from other countries live than us. I think us as Americans could learn so much from seeing and understanding how others live. I think also that we would be percieved as very rude if we were to go into another country just the way we were, and they would be very confused. This video also made me really want to research more about culture shock and how distant countries live -lilcakes004
This video had a lot to say, I had no idea about traffic in Europe or holding hands in Arab cultures. I did not even know that in some cultures its ok to take a nap at work but in, New York, obviously you can get fired. I thought this was an interesting video because in sociology, I remember that we had talked about different things and we had that same type of video shown to us in class. I remember that marriage points of view were different in women than with men and that men really had good feelings toward marriage but women do not. Going to another culture though is tough because everyone is completely different in another country. My nutrition instructor told me that in Brazil they give little kids expresso and its ok, that sounds kind of weird to Americans because especially with me I am a coffee no zone I barely drink coffee at all and it is only because of the caffeine intake issue. I would love to go to another country but I would hate to have to go so bad that I cant afford to use the restroom in Europe. That type of torture seems really uncomfortable to me I think I would rather go to Australia. Australia though is funny because of their ways of communication, the way people from Australia talk is really funny; I think. Every country is different and even other states in the US, but cultures are very important to everyone I believe that culture is a very big deal even when in Japan they don't have an Address for their houses or anything like that which is crazy learning about because I am going for 911 telecommunication.
There wasn’t much depth to the video, but it is amazing to see some of the culture differences in different cultures. It’s amazing that there are culture shocks even in different parts of America. I also have traveled to many places around the world and in Vietnam, they have the squat toilets that the video mentioned about. Also, some toilets have a water hose that comes with it instead of toilet paper. Vietnam also doesn’t have many traffic laws or laws in general that the citizens obey. In my observation, I saw that the people in Vietnam can do anything they wanted as long as they didn’t get caught or kill anyone. For example, at the market I saw people bump each other with their motorcycles to tell the person to hurry up or get out of the way when a person was taking to long or was being slow. I thought that it was completely rude but my family told me that it is rude but that it is normal there in Vietnam. It is amazing that there are different social norms all around us.
I enjoyed the video because it shows us just how different our culture is, or how normal another's is. There are culture shocks in our country as well. Down south almost everyone speaks while up north it's not as such. When I traveled to Spain I was disappointed to find out that no food is served at certain times. But as the months went by it was normal to me. Of course a person may seemed confused or perplexed by a chance, but they can adjust accordingly. I'm just wondering about the paying to use the restroom. I did't have to do that luckily. Eating different food is interesting. The south started the fried chicken and waffles and that caught fire quickly around America. I was surprised when I went to Texas and had fried chicken, eggs, and grits. I was unsure at first but it turned out to be amazing. So while looking from the outside they my seem weird but whose to say our culture doesn't look weird to anyone else. DAM004
In this video, Culture shock 25 things you never knew, wes very interesting. First of all I guess I would not be able to visit New Zealand because I wouldn't feel comfortable nose touching others. I would be afraid of picking up some kind of infection. What if their nose is running? What do you do then? Secondly in China I would have a problem with pushing, I like to have that personal space between myself and others. This to me is disrespectful so if I were pushed by a China man or woman I would feel violated. Lastly, the squat toilet. When I think of squatting over a toilet, I think of a public restroom which for me doesn't happen often. If I have to squat I definately have to have toilet tissue even if I'm not squatting. I cannot image not using toilet tissue, that's gross! I would agree these cultural differences are quite shocking. myboys004
I agree, some I can’t even think to even try. The bathroom was the most extreme to me also. Like what do they use if not toilet paper? I agree it is very shocking. I know I have to plan carefully where I go on vacations. I can completely get behind the scheduled nap time though. Yes, personal space is something I appreciate as well. The rubbing noses would not be a good fit. I only rub noses with my little boy. -MysonMyworld004
I agree some of the things done in some countries is rather weird. But to the people in the country to them it is natural. I suppose if you are going to tour the world we should look in to the customs that are in the countries where we would be going. Thanks to google and you tube we wouldn't be in for such a culture shock. bdole004
I wouldn't feel comfortable touching people like that either, I just need my space! I'd also have a problem with the pushing of people in China. I hate being pushed and it'd be really hard not to get angry or be offended. Also wouldn't like to live with the toilet conditions! -chillato
I would have really liked a lot more detail in the videos or even more countries included but I found this very interesting. A lot of this didn't know. If I were to go into another country I would probably seem like the most disrespectful person for just being me. A lot of these seemed really out of this world, like having to pay for going to the bathroom? and how some people dont even cross the street even if there is no cars. It really made me realize how different people live than us. and how somethings they do might seem weird and some things we do might seem rude. It also made me realize how judgemental I would probably be if I were to travel to another country. I really want to learn more after watching this video because I am really intrigued to see how other people live their lives day by day.-lilcakes004
This video really covered a wide range of things. From the bathroom situation to nodding. Of course hearing some of these I instantly revert back to my American attitude. Why? Why would anyone want to do something like that? I feel many feel the same way about the things Americans do also. I feel like I could really get behind number 11, the scheduled naps. Number 12 would have to be the most extreme for me. Remembering the story Dr. White told us last week. I couldn’t imagine. I mean it made for a great story for him but I would have hated to be in that situation. Also, the lack of toilet paper, I am sure there are actually more areas who do not use toilet paper, but like what do you do? I know I need to find out the different customs before I pick a place to explore or visit. One that I found shocking as well is the no addresses. I could probably fit in here. I rarely know a place by its actual address. It’s more like the big brown building on the corner by the grocery store. This makes me curious what other culture shocks that people from other countries see when coming to America. -MysonMyworld004
I appreciate that you rarely know a place by its actual address MysonMyworld. I am directionally challenged to say the least. When I heard number 4 – no addresses, I immediately thought, “How does one use GPS in the UAE if there are no addresses?”. I do agree with you that while squatters would take some getting used to – the quad and gluteus maximus muscles would be amazing after a few weeks! The siesta in the middle of the workday, I struggle a little with this one, if a person takes two hours away from work in the middle of the day to nap, when would they get to leave to go home for the night? Instead of an eight-hour work day, it’s now a ten-hour workday? I’m not sure how I feel about that. Now, if the workday is still only eight hours with a two-hour nap in the middle of the day … that might be worth looking into! ~happilycurious004
The thing that shocked me about no addresses is shipping. How to you send or receive mail in countries that don’t have addresses? As far as toilets go I agree, a squat toilet would definitely be a no go. Doesn’t seem sanitary at all. I feel like I wouldn’t really be able to fall asleep for the naps though. I usually am tired at the beginning of a shift not the end! -DTH004
This video was a light, quick and humorous glimpse into other cultures around the world and I very much enjoyed watching it. As I was hearing about other customs around the world, I did drift off and wonder what American customs are most shocking to other folks around the world, so I googled ‘American customs that are offensive in other countries’. According to Business Insider, giving a thumbs up in The Middle East, Latin America, Western Africa, Russia and Greece is the same as holding up your middle finger. In addition, in countries such as China, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, blowing your nose in public is not only rude, but considered repulsive. While I feel very grateful to live in America where we have indoor plumbing, toilet paper, no fee to use the bathroom, small talk is okay, smiling at strangers is a good thing and table conversations are encouraged; if I lived in certain parts of China, I wouldn’t give a second thought to using a squatter and wiping with my left hand. ~happilycurious004
I love that you pointed out that that if you lived in one of these other parts of the country that you wouldn't think anything of it which is so true. We sit here and think, "Oh that's so weird why do they do that?", but they think the same thing about us. No matter what, if someone is doing something differently than what you would normally do, your first thought is usually, "why are they doing that?". Culture shock is just that mentality on a larger scale. -Antoinette004
This video was very interesting I liked it a lot. I think it pointed out some very cool and some very different things that I have never knew. Such as not tipping they think its disrespectful. In america that is how a lot of people make there money and for another country to think that is rude is just mind blowing. I think its different how in Europe you have to pay to use the restroom. If I was going to visit I would probably get in trouble for not paying because thats not what I am use to. I don't know how I feel about using the squat toilets I would probably fail big time at that. I wonder who came up with that idea. I would get so lost with out street addresses. I try to explain to people where I live now and I have a street address I couldn't imagine with out. I think that america would not be able to function with out street addresses. -Boop004-
We both had a lot of the same thought about this video. I also am not a big fan of the squatting toilet it just seems weird not to have toilet paper and kind of unsanitary. Paying to use the bathroom is very interesting and I do not think that the US should take part in that. I agree street addresses are huge not just for us, but for mail how would you get? I also think an address is good if someone is in need of an ambulance or a firetruck. -CFC004
I definitely think that culture shock is a big part of traveling to other countries. Having traveled to Europe twice, I will definitely say that it can be very different from here in the United States. One of the culture shocks mentioned that I experienced was bathroom fees. I don’t know if there are fees because there are always bathroom attendants but it is definitely different. I remember having to go get money out just to use the bathroom. Some of the culture shocks I thought would be the most confusing would be the head shaking in Bulgaria. Not only to myself but other people as well. I don’t even have to think about shaking my head left to right to say no, so I would constantly be saying yes when I wanted to say no. The squat toilets would also be a big shock to me. I definitely am glad that we don’t use them here, it seems messier to me. -DTH004
Culture shock is completely normal when you've only ever known just one way of life. It can happen from just being sheltered too much as a child. I dated a guy a couple years ago that had been so sheltered that all he knew was what his mother and his church had told him. It found it so completely odd that he didn't know just normal things that everyone knows but he had never experienced it growing up so he was just truly oblivious to these things. Anytime something varies drastically from what you've always known you're going to experience some degree of culture shock whether that from just going to another state or another country entirely. It's amazing how things we view as the "norm" are so vastly different other places like the example of the toilets in the video and how things we view as necessities to function aren't even used in other countries. -Antoinette004
Antoinette004- The guy you dated is very interesting. I agree with you that if you haven't had the opportunity of exposure, it is very normal to think the many cultures outside our own could be unusual! What we as Americans consider to be necessity is largely debatable! I will be honest, squatting at a toilet with no toilet paper had me scratching my head. But is toilet paper really a necessity?! ( I definitely think so!)
I knew about most of the 25 “Culture Shocks” from this video, but there was a few I didn’t know about that shocked me. Like number 21 tipping here in the U.S. is a part of going out to eat. Tipping helps those who only make minimum wage, or even less than minimum wage make a little bit more money. Its weird to think in japan tipping looked at in a bad light, because here it is a expected when you go out to eat or take a taxi cab ride. Bulgarians have it all wrong with nodding up and down for no and left to right is yes. I’ve seen number 6 here in the U.S. “societal trust” in gas stations. When you get a fountain drink and they have a box for you to drop your money in. Number 13 was also interesting here I feel like we put a lot into the whole family sitting down to eat and drink but to mainly talk about the day and to see how everyone has been. The worst out of the list of 25 is squat toilets I just feel like that isn’t really that sanitary or that comfortable, but maybe that is because we were not raised that way. -CFC004
After watching the video and seeing 21 it also shocked me. We are so use to being raised tipping someone is the right thing to do especially when a lot of workers make most of their money this way. Number 13 really interested me after a long day of work or school that’s how we can keep our family as a whole is to sit down and enjoy dinner and share our day with each other. I don’t think I could manage 25 and the squatting toilets that would be a huge culture shock for me. -JustMe1989004
I enjoyed this video. It had some interesting facts, but I wish they would have went into depth on some of them a little more. This video just reinforced for me why I have no desire to travel to other countries. I never had I guess I would be in for some real culture shock. The fear of that is enough to repress any desire to leave the United States. I have been to Canada and that was enough to make me nervous. I thought the tipping and driving both applied to that area. We paid with American dollars and were given change in Canadian money. We had no idea how much we owed, how much change we were given, or if we even received the correct amount of change. As for the driving there the signs and directions were different so that was enough to throw us off. I do however think that I would enjoy siestas in the United States maybe we should think about adding that to our work days. bdole004
Watching this video, I thought to myself "oh that's kind of neat.", but then there was something’s I thought “oh my, they actually do that!” It’s amazing how when we grow up in a certain society and raised a certain way, what we actually deem as normal, really isn’t always so normal. I think after watching this video, it proves just that. There really is no such thing as normal, what is normal for me let’s say, is most likely not so normal for you. But just how extreme the difference is between what we, as Americans are used to compared to other countries is quiet fascinating honestly. I found it very interesting how even the simple things like how we are used to saying yes by shaking our heads up and down and the Bulgaria it means no; I know that alone would throw me way out of my comfort zone. I would not know if I was saying yes, no, or maybe by the end of the day. Or even pushing each other in China is normal to them, here we are used to it being rude, and well it might not always end so “nicely” for each other. Over all it is amazing just how diverse the human race really is, I think this is something we really don’t recognize because we are so set in our ways until it is right in front of us for us to experience ourselves. - JustMe1989
So, I will rub noses with you, happily avoid tipping, give you extra space and even hold your hand. However, squating to poo without tissue is uncompromisable! All jokes aside, I feeling that this video is an example of where sociology meets communications. I've flown over seas but only to land in more American soil in Guam. I have, however, experienced cultural differences due to the U.S. becoming a beautiful medley of races and cultures. I can remember a year ago, being approached by an Asian women in the office I worked in. The women was very kinda, but what stood out was the amount of personal space that we shared. She stood maybe a foot from me and initially I was thrown off, but I don't like to display my discomfort so I adapted by remaining in the distance she made and listening to what she said. I think for most people these types of differences, otherwise referred to as "culture shocks" can become barriers for communication. If they become barriers they have a tendacy to perpetuate the discomfort of the situation. Contrary to my opening statement, I believe having an open mind about cultural differences is an asset, much like a key if you will. The key to opening many doors of communication and allowing us to understand society's varieties!
Not using toilet paper, It will never be okay! I am a big fan of personal space so I would rather be somewhere that people back away from you than stand to close. I completely agree with you in the fact that, even though traveled, just being in the United States there are different cultural habits here in our own Country. The office I work at has lots of Indian patients. It has be hard for me to adjust to the way they nod their heads constantly and the way the husband and wives interact with each other. I for one love being culture shocked. It's not scary to me it is fascinating. KtKay004
From a medical standpoint, squatting to relieve yourself is healthier that sitting. It takes pressure off of your vegus nerve and is less stressful. The toilet is actually a fairly new invention that some cultures just didn't accept. Where some see it as an inconvenience to not have a toilet, others see it as uncomfortable secor22 004
Let me start off by saying I love napping. It’s what I look forward to on my weekends. If I am asked if I want to leave work early one day my initial reaction is to immediately say YES, just so I can nap before my son gets off the bus. If I visited a culture that took naps during the day, yes it would shock me but it would also make me appreciate the place even more. This video about 25 culture shocks did not shock me by any means. I have fortunately enough been blessed to be able to travel to other cultures and experience the day to day life of other cultures. I was a foreign exchange student in Germany for three weeks when I was in high school. Though I think all of these are good points, including, smiling, bathroom fees and driving rules or lack there of now of this came to a surprise to me. One of the culture shocks was smiling at strangers. I personally try to smile at any and everybody due to the fact that I don’t think it is necessary to not be friendly to one another. Now, I would be SO confused of I went to a different culture and they nodded up and down for no and side to side for yes. That I could never get use to! KtKay004
I envy that you have traveled so much. I just love the nap idea as well. We should enforce that immediately here in the USA. That is so cool that you where a foreign exchange student. I think its great to be cultured and I am very jealous! I would also have a hard time getting use to the yes and no head shake! Old habits are hard to break. RueTootie004
I enjoyed the video. It was fun to learn what culture shocks I may endure while traveling. My favorites where kissing, nose touching, use of silverware, pushing, bathroom fees, and naps. I couldn't imagine strangers kissing me. I mean gross, I would fear id catch a virus or something. Nose touching is just silly to me. Makes me giggle. Now bathroom fees if not a bad idea! public bathrooms are disgusting. Maybe if we had to pay to use them people would respect it more and the money can go towards keeping them clean. Naps I also agree with. I think Americans would have better work ethic if we could ever get some rest! Nothing wrong with nap pods and nap breaks. I think it would make everyone better at everything! Last I appreciate the silverware use warning. In some countries they use their hands, some countries use chopsticks, and some countries will use silverware to eat a burger! So fascinating.
I can agree with you, the video was very humorous as will as educational so people like us can learn the different cultures and how things are done based on the country you live in. I definitely couldn't imagine a stranger touching me , let alone kissing me, I almost vomit in my mouth trying to imagine it. The 2-4 hour nap deal is love, now I can agree with that. This video was the best one yet.~Mznurse004
I couldn't imagine traveling to Dubai right now. I honestly don't know much about their culture but I do know they have strict gender laws and will deny a person access to their country if they are transgender. It's interesting just how different many cultures are and how different their laws can be. It just blows my mind how differently the same gestures, phrases, and hand symbols can be perceived completely different in other places around the world. I didn't know that in Bulgaria nodding your head up and down or side to side is the opposite of what it means here. Also, the thought of how drive thru's are so popular here and not even thought twice about is pretty amazing when in other places of the world barely have enough land to live let alone take it for granted. Having a formal and informal form of language is quite interesting too, since it doesn't really exist in English it's not really given a second thought. -chillato004
Oh my gosh, I love this video, it's most definitely a culture shock. Some things that were mentioned I probably would frown upon since its not practiced in the US. People should not have to pay to use the facilities, but in Europe its common. I would rather use the bathroom outside and hope I do not get caught. And in regards to China, I probably would get in many fights because pushing is a fighting gesture in the US. I'm pretty sure i would go crazy in Bulgaria trying to remember that head nodding means no and left to right means yes laughing but very serious. Its just mind boggling that each culture does things the total opposite based on the country you are in. I would love to visit another country, but i would most definitely need to do my research prior to my visit so that i will be knowledgeable of how their culture is and how they go about on a day day basis. ~Mznurse004
If you ever do decide on travelling just have an open mind to things and you will have a great time. You never know you might hate some things or you might end up really loving it and it might change your perspective. Frowning upon things because its not practiced in the US too me sounds a little closed minded but that is okay don't get me wrong if you don't like something that is all good. Hope you travel to a place that will enjoy some day!
I was blessed at an early age to travel a little bit. In America I have had many friends of different ethnicity's and had the joys of trying there delicious cuisine. Even though I had a lot of friends of different backgrounds I did not experience the full culture shock until I traveled over seas. I believe travelling opens your mind. It makes you realize the world is vast and huge and your way of life is really different from others. But thats what makes it so interesting and exciting to experience another ones culture. It makes you appreciate your own culture for what you do and have and it also makes you appreciate and understand there way of life.
Though some of what the narrator said was confusing or there just wasn't much information, I understood most of what he was saying with the differences. I myself have never had the chance to travel outside of the United states, but I've heard stories from my friends and a lot from my high school Spanish teacher. One of my friends went o n a Europe trip with a group and was yelled at by local when they went to a hotel in France because he had his foot propped up on what he thought was a foot rest, but was actually another place to sit in the lobby. I've always thought that the tipping thing was a bit strange. Where we see it as a sign that the meal and service was good, other countries see it as you thinking that they don't make enough -secor22 004
I thought that the video was very interesting. I agree that there could have been more information. I still learned some things that I didn't know and how people differ from culture to culture. I realize that it is good to know some of the things when traveling to other place around the world. wonder woman 004
This was interesting video about twenty-five things we never knew about other cultures. The video talked about humor differs because what americans might find funny, people in Japan might not find it funny. It talked about how other places around the world don't have the same toilets. In Europe have to pay a bathroom fee. There so many things that differ from culture to culture. There were a lot of things that I was not aware of in different cultures. The video was very interesting. wonder woman004
25 culture shocks I never knew...This video was amusing that's for sure. I thought some of the pictures he used to describe what he was saying was a bit funny. I am not so sure what to think of what he actually said though. He was extremely general when listing everything off. He didn't really go into any detail at all. It was just a basic, seemingly vague statement and he might say an area of the world and then he goes on to the next statement. Even though it might have been kind of amusing I just did not really care for this video. It needed more detail about what he was saying that's for sure. Plus I want to know how he knows this information. I mean has he been all over the world or did he just google this stuff and make a little youtube video. I would have like to known where he gathered his information.
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I agree. His generalizations took away from the meaning. There is no real way to be sure that what he is saying is true. He does not go into detail on how he knows such information or where he got the information; however, taking it for what it is, it is quite neat to know about some the societal differences. It's crazy to think that nose rubbing is an accepted greeting in certain parts of the world. Crazy!
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I completely agree with you about him making general statements and not going into much depth with the culture shocks. The fact that there wasn't much detail to the video belittled the importance of it. I had no interest listening to the different culture shocks without know more information about it. -Happy004
DeleteI agree he could have gone into more details, and the pictures were crazy. I hope that some of the cultural differences were not all true cause some were disgusting. myboys004
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ReplyDeleteCulture shock is very interesting. There are so many different cultures in the country and the world. Once when I went to Mexico, the police carry assault rifles instead of small hand guns. It was very weird coming from America. In other countries, you drive on the other side of the road for us. I love being able to learn able the differences between my little world compared to others. In Wisconsin, they do not like U-turns and in Illinois they let you unless there is a saying not to. I think it is weird how one places humor is so much different to others' sense of humor. With the tip Culture shock I believe that we shouldn't tip. America is one of the few countries that pays waiters lower than minimum wage and expect tips. Another interesting culture shock is that in Germany they do not have conversations at the dinner table. Usually if the table is quite at my house that means something bad happened.
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I do totally agree that no matter where you go the culture is going to be completely different. I mean even just using different parts of the United States for example, the West coast is more laid back and friendly where as the East coast like up by New York, they are more fast past and always busy with life. Then when you are comparing different countries there are going to be even more differences just like he described how people's humor completely changes depending on where they live.
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Culture shock is definitely a real thing. This video played to that while adding a humorous side to it. I wish that he would have gone into more detail, but I can do that on my own. It really gives you a new perspective of things to look at when you are planning a vacation. From hygeine and toileting habits to greetings and mannerisms. I would hate to visit a community and end up upset by a common cultural aspect for the area that I am visiting. You would have to expect that there will be some variance, but I don't think that you can ever fully prepare for a trip to a place that you have never been. You may think that a hostel.would be a good idea vs a hotel. Or even as far as what that specific area considers to be entertainment. Leaves a lot open to question.
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I agree I like more detail as well. The thing I found most interesting was men holding each other’s hands. That’s a norm in some countries especially Arabic? I find that funny since they seem like a rough culture. I wonder why that is normal for them. I also found the no addresses to be very difficult. How would you know where anything is if you weren’t a local of the town?
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The first thing I thought about when I was watching this clip was “this is a good thing to know if I was traveling.” I agree with you when it comes to upsetting another country on something that I think is being polite and they think it’s rude. I think this clip helped understand other things that we never knew.
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Yeah I agree the video was a little vague about its details. It is hard to plan a vacation because you also do not want to upset the natives there. He was more humorous than some of the videos. Some places do have Americanized areas like on going on a cruise; the islands they own have that countries people but they can speak English.
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Culture shock is amazing! I love it; it makes you realize how lucky or how small you are in this world. My best friend and I went to Haiti in March. Haiti is rated as the poorest country in the world. The biggest culture shock we found besides the garbage on the streets and absolutely no traffic rules, were the people. The people were extremely happy with everything they had. Here they were, didn’t eat for days or didn’t know where the next meal was coming from but they were so happy to be living. In America woman are expected to be itty bitty and have this pressure to always look pretty. The women in Haiti were large and expected to be to produce children. The women were proud of their bodies and so comfortable in their skin. Men on the other hand were small and lean; we did not see one over weight man.
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I agree! I think culture shock is so interesting! Watching this video made me want to go travel and just live like others for a day. See how similar and how different people from other countries live than us. I think us as Americans could learn so much from seeing and understanding how others live. I think also that we would be percieved as very rude if we were to go into another country just the way we were, and they would be very confused. This video also made me really want to research more about culture shock and how distant countries live
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This video had a lot to say, I had no idea about traffic in Europe or holding hands in Arab cultures. I did not even know that in some cultures its ok to take a nap at work but in, New York, obviously you can get fired. I thought this was an interesting video because in sociology, I remember that we had talked about different things and we had that same type of video shown to us in class. I remember that marriage points of view were different in women than with men and that men really had good feelings toward marriage but women do not. Going to another culture though is tough because everyone is completely different in another country. My nutrition instructor told me that in Brazil they give little kids expresso and its ok, that sounds kind of weird to Americans because especially with me I am a coffee no zone I barely drink coffee at all and it is only because of the caffeine intake issue. I would love to go to another country but I would hate to have to go so bad that I cant afford to use the restroom in Europe. That type of torture seems really uncomfortable to me I think I would rather go to Australia. Australia though is funny because of their ways of communication, the way people from Australia talk is really funny; I think. Every country is different and even other states in the US, but cultures are very important to everyone I believe that culture is a very big deal even when in Japan they don't have an Address for their houses or anything like that which is crazy learning about because I am going for 911 telecommunication.
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There wasn’t much depth to the video, but it is amazing to see some of the culture differences in different cultures. It’s amazing that there are culture shocks even in different parts of America. I also have traveled to many places around the world and in Vietnam, they have the squat toilets that the video mentioned about. Also, some toilets have a water hose that comes with it instead of toilet paper. Vietnam also doesn’t have many traffic laws or laws in general that the citizens obey. In my observation, I saw that the people in Vietnam can do anything they wanted as long as they didn’t get caught or kill anyone. For example, at the market I saw people bump each other with their motorcycles to tell the person to hurry up or get out of the way when a person was taking to long or was being slow. I thought that it was completely rude but my family told me that it is rude but that it is normal there in Vietnam. It is amazing that there are different social norms all around us.
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DeleteI enjoyed the video because it shows us just how different our culture is, or how normal another's is. There are culture shocks in our country as well. Down south almost everyone speaks while up north it's not as such. When I traveled to Spain I was disappointed to find out that no food is served at certain times. But as the months went by it was normal to me. Of course a person may seemed confused or perplexed by a chance, but they can adjust accordingly. I'm just wondering about the paying to use the restroom. I did't have to do that luckily. Eating different food is interesting. The south started the fried chicken and waffles and that caught fire quickly around America. I was surprised when I went to Texas and had fried chicken, eggs, and grits. I was unsure at first but it turned out to be amazing. So while looking from the outside they my seem weird but whose to say our culture doesn't look weird to anyone else. DAM004
ReplyDeleteIn this video, Culture shock 25 things you never knew, wes very interesting. First of all I guess I would not be able to visit New Zealand because I wouldn't feel comfortable nose touching others. I would be afraid of picking up some kind of infection. What if their nose is running? What do you do then? Secondly in China I would have a problem with pushing, I like to have that personal space between myself and others. This to me is disrespectful so if I were pushed by a China man or woman I would feel violated. Lastly, the squat toilet. When I think of squatting over a toilet, I think of a public restroom which for me doesn't happen often. If I have to squat I definately have to have toilet tissue even if I'm not squatting. I cannot image not using toilet tissue, that's gross! I would agree these cultural differences are quite shocking. myboys004
ReplyDeleteI agree, some I can’t even think to even try. The bathroom was the most extreme to me also. Like what do they use if not toilet paper? I agree it is very shocking. I know I have to plan carefully where I go on vacations. I can completely get behind the scheduled nap time though. Yes, personal space is something I appreciate as well. The rubbing noses would not be a good fit. I only rub noses with my little boy.
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I agree some of the things done in some countries is rather weird. But to the people in the country to them it is natural. I suppose if you are going to tour the world we should look in to the customs that are in the countries where we would be going. Thanks to google and you tube we wouldn't be in for such a culture shock. bdole004
DeleteI wouldn't feel comfortable touching people like that either, I just need my space! I'd also have a problem with the pushing of people in China. I hate being pushed and it'd be really hard not to get angry or be offended. Also wouldn't like to live with the toilet conditions!
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I would have really liked a lot more detail in the videos or even more countries included but I found this very interesting. A lot of this didn't know. If I were to go into another country I would probably seem like the most disrespectful person for just being me. A lot of these seemed really out of this world, like having to pay for going to the bathroom? and how some people dont even cross the street even if there is no cars. It really made me realize how different people live than us. and how somethings they do might seem weird and some things we do might seem rude. It also made me realize how judgemental I would probably be if I were to travel to another country. I really want to learn more after watching this video because I am really intrigued to see how other people live their lives day by day.-lilcakes004
ReplyDeleteThis video really covered a wide range of things. From the bathroom situation to nodding. Of course hearing some of these I instantly revert back to my American attitude. Why? Why would anyone want to do something like that? I feel many feel the same way about the things Americans do also. I feel like I could really get behind number 11, the scheduled naps. Number 12 would have to be the most extreme for me. Remembering the story Dr. White told us last week. I couldn’t imagine. I mean it made for a great story for him but I would have hated to be in that situation. Also, the lack of toilet paper, I am sure there are actually more areas who do not use toilet paper, but like what do you do? I know I need to find out the different customs before I pick a place to explore or visit. One that I found shocking as well is the no addresses. I could probably fit in here. I rarely know a place by its actual address. It’s more like the big brown building on the corner by the grocery store. This makes me curious what other culture shocks that people from other countries see when coming to America.
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I appreciate that you rarely know a place by its actual address MysonMyworld. I am directionally challenged to say the least. When I heard number 4 – no addresses, I immediately thought, “How does one use GPS in the UAE if there are no addresses?”. I do agree with you that while squatters would take some getting used to – the quad and gluteus maximus muscles would be amazing after a few weeks! The siesta in the middle of the workday, I struggle a little with this one, if a person takes two hours away from work in the middle of the day to nap, when would they get to leave to go home for the night? Instead of an eight-hour work day, it’s now a ten-hour workday? I’m not sure how I feel about that. Now, if the workday is still only eight hours with a two-hour nap in the middle of the day … that might be worth looking into! ~happilycurious004
DeleteThe thing that shocked me about no addresses is shipping. How to you send or receive mail in countries that don’t have addresses? As far as toilets go I agree, a squat toilet would definitely be a no go. Doesn’t seem sanitary at all. I feel like I wouldn’t really be able to fall asleep for the naps though. I usually am tired at the beginning of a shift not the end!
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This video was a light, quick and humorous glimpse into other cultures around the world and I very much enjoyed watching it. As I was hearing about other customs around the world, I did drift off and wonder what American customs are most shocking to other folks around the world, so I googled ‘American customs that are offensive in other countries’. According to Business Insider, giving a thumbs up in The Middle East, Latin America, Western Africa, Russia and Greece is the same as holding up your middle finger. In addition, in countries such as China, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, blowing your nose in public is not only rude, but considered repulsive. While I feel very grateful to live in America where we have indoor plumbing, toilet paper, no fee to use the bathroom, small talk is okay, smiling at strangers is a good thing and table conversations are encouraged; if I lived in certain parts of China, I wouldn’t give a second thought to using a squatter and wiping with my left hand. ~happilycurious004
ReplyDeleteI love that you pointed out that that if you lived in one of these other parts of the country that you wouldn't think anything of it which is so true. We sit here and think, "Oh that's so weird why do they do that?", but they think the same thing about us. No matter what, if someone is doing something differently than what you would normally do, your first thought is usually, "why are they doing that?". Culture shock is just that mentality on a larger scale. -Antoinette004
DeleteThis video was very interesting I liked it a lot. I think it pointed out some very cool and some very different things that I have never knew. Such as not tipping they think its disrespectful. In america that is how a lot of people make there money and for another country to think that is rude is just mind blowing. I think its different how in Europe you have to pay to use the restroom. If I was going to visit I would probably get in trouble for not paying because thats not what I am use to. I don't know how I feel about using the squat toilets I would probably fail big time at that. I wonder who came up with that idea. I would get so lost with out street addresses. I try to explain to people where I live now and I have a street address I couldn't imagine with out. I think that america would not be able to function with out street addresses.
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We both had a lot of the same thought about this video. I also am not a big fan of the squatting toilet it just seems weird not to have toilet paper and kind of unsanitary. Paying to use the bathroom is very interesting and I do not think that the US should take part in that. I agree street addresses are huge not just for us, but for mail how would you get? I also think an address is good if someone is in need of an ambulance or a firetruck.
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I definitely think that culture shock is a big part of traveling to other countries. Having traveled to Europe twice, I will definitely say that it can be very different from here in the United States. One of the culture shocks mentioned that I experienced was bathroom fees. I don’t know if there are fees because there are always bathroom attendants but it is definitely different. I remember having to go get money out just to use the bathroom. Some of the culture shocks I thought would be the most confusing would be the head shaking in Bulgaria. Not only to myself but other people as well. I don’t even have to think about shaking my head left to right to say no, so I would constantly be saying yes when I wanted to say no. The squat toilets would also be a big shock to me. I definitely am glad that we don’t use them here, it seems messier to me.
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Culture shock is completely normal when you've only ever known just one way of life. It can happen from just being sheltered too much as a child. I dated a guy a couple years ago that had been so sheltered that all he knew was what his mother and his church had told him. It found it so completely odd that he didn't know just normal things that everyone knows but he had never experienced it growing up so he was just truly oblivious to these things. Anytime something varies drastically from what you've always known you're going to experience some degree of culture shock whether that from just going to another state or another country entirely. It's amazing how things we view as the "norm" are so vastly different other places like the example of the toilets in the video and how things we view as necessities to function aren't even used in other countries. -Antoinette004
ReplyDeleteAntoinette004- The guy you dated is very interesting. I agree with you that if you haven't had the opportunity of exposure, it is very normal to think the many cultures outside our own could be unusual! What we as Americans consider to be necessity is largely debatable! I will be honest, squatting at a toilet with no toilet paper had me scratching my head. But is toilet paper really a necessity?! ( I definitely think so!)
DeleteI knew about most of the 25 “Culture Shocks” from this video, but there was a few I didn’t know about that shocked me. Like number 21 tipping here in the U.S. is a part of going out to eat. Tipping helps those who only make minimum wage, or even less than minimum wage make a little bit more money. Its weird to think in japan tipping looked at in a bad light, because here it is a expected when you go out to eat or take a taxi cab ride. Bulgarians have it all wrong with nodding up and down for no and left to right is yes. I’ve seen number 6 here in the U.S. “societal trust” in gas stations. When you get a fountain drink and they have a box for you to drop your money in. Number 13 was also interesting here I feel like we put a lot into the whole family sitting down to eat and drink but to mainly talk about the day and to see how everyone has been. The worst out of the list of 25 is squat toilets I just feel like that isn’t really that sanitary or that comfortable, but maybe that is because we were not raised that way.
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After watching the video and seeing 21 it also shocked me. We are so use to being raised tipping someone is the right thing to do especially when a lot of workers make most of their money this way. Number 13 really interested me after a long day of work or school that’s how we can keep our family as a whole is to sit down and enjoy dinner and share our day with each other. I don’t think I could manage 25 and the squatting toilets that would be a huge culture shock for me. -JustMe1989004
DeleteI enjoyed this video. It had some interesting facts, but I wish they would have went into depth on some of them a little more. This video just reinforced for me why I have no desire to travel to other countries. I never had I guess I would be in for some real culture shock. The fear of that is enough to repress any desire to leave the United States. I have been to Canada and that was enough to make me nervous. I thought the tipping and driving both applied to that area. We paid with American dollars and were given change in Canadian money. We had no idea how much we owed, how much change we were given, or if we even received the correct amount of change. As for the driving there the signs and directions were different so that was enough to throw us off. I do however think that I would enjoy siestas in the United States maybe we should think about adding that to our work days. bdole004
ReplyDeleteWatching this video, I thought to myself "oh that's kind of neat.", but then there was something’s I thought “oh my, they actually do that!” It’s amazing how when we grow up in a certain society and raised a certain way, what we actually deem as normal, really isn’t always so normal. I think after watching this video, it proves just that. There really is no such thing as normal, what is normal for me let’s say, is most likely not so normal for you. But just how extreme the difference is between what we, as Americans are used to compared to other countries is quiet fascinating honestly. I found it very interesting how even the simple things like how we are used to saying yes by shaking our heads up and down and the Bulgaria it means no; I know that alone would throw me way out of my comfort zone. I would not know if I was saying yes, no, or maybe by the end of the day. Or even pushing each other in China is normal to them, here we are used to it being rude, and well it might not always end so “nicely” for each other. Over all it is amazing just how diverse the human race really is, I think this is something we really don’t recognize because we are so set in our ways until it is right in front of us for us to experience ourselves. - JustMe1989
ReplyDeleteSo, I will rub noses with you, happily avoid tipping, give you extra space and even hold your hand. However, squating to poo without tissue is uncompromisable! All jokes aside, I feeling that this video is an example of where sociology meets communications. I've flown over seas but only to land in more American soil in Guam. I have, however, experienced cultural differences due to the U.S. becoming a beautiful medley of races and cultures. I can remember a year ago, being approached by an Asian women in the office I worked in. The women was very kinda, but what stood out was the amount of personal space that we shared. She stood maybe a foot from me and initially I was thrown off, but I don't like to display my discomfort so I adapted by remaining in the distance she made and listening to what she said. I think for most people these types of differences, otherwise referred to as "culture shocks" can become barriers for communication. If they become barriers they have a tendacy to perpetuate the discomfort of the situation. Contrary to my opening statement, I believe having an open mind about cultural differences is an asset, much like a key if you will. The key to opening many doors of communication and allowing us to understand society's varieties!
ReplyDeleteNot using toilet paper, It will never be okay! I am a big fan of personal space so I would rather be somewhere that people back away from you than stand to close. I completely agree with you in the fact that, even though traveled, just being in the United States there are different cultural habits here in our own Country. The office I work at has lots of Indian patients. It has be hard for me to adjust to the way they nod their heads constantly and the way the husband and wives interact with each other. I for one love being culture shocked. It's not scary to me it is fascinating.
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From a medical standpoint, squatting to relieve yourself is healthier that sitting. It takes pressure off of your vegus nerve and is less stressful. The toilet is actually a fairly new invention that some cultures just didn't accept. Where some see it as an inconvenience to not have a toilet, others see it as uncomfortable
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Let me start off by saying I love napping. It’s what I look forward to on my weekends. If I am asked if I want to leave work early one day my initial reaction is to immediately say YES, just so I can nap before my son gets off the bus. If I visited a culture that took naps during the day, yes it would shock me but it would also make me appreciate the place even more. This video about 25 culture shocks did not shock me by any means. I have fortunately enough been blessed to be able to travel to other cultures and experience the day to day life of other cultures. I was a foreign exchange student in Germany for three weeks when I was in high school. Though I think all of these are good points, including, smiling, bathroom fees and driving rules or lack there of now of this came to a surprise to me. One of the culture shocks was smiling at strangers. I personally try to smile at any and everybody due to the fact that I don’t think it is necessary to not be friendly to one another. Now, I would be SO confused of I went to a different culture and they nodded up and down for no and side to side for yes. That I could never get use to!
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I envy that you have traveled so much. I just love the nap idea as well. We should enforce that immediately here in the USA. That is so cool that you where a foreign exchange student. I think its great to be cultured and I am very jealous! I would also have a hard time getting use to the yes and no head shake! Old habits are hard to break. RueTootie004
DeleteI enjoyed the video. It was fun to learn what culture shocks I may endure while traveling. My favorites where kissing, nose touching, use of silverware, pushing, bathroom fees, and naps. I couldn't imagine strangers kissing me. I mean gross, I would fear id catch a virus or something. Nose touching is just silly to me. Makes me giggle. Now bathroom fees if not a bad idea! public bathrooms are disgusting. Maybe if we had to pay to use them people would respect it more and the money can go towards keeping them clean. Naps I also agree with. I think Americans would have better work ethic if we could ever get some rest! Nothing wrong with nap pods and nap breaks. I think it would make everyone better at everything! Last I appreciate the silverware use warning. In some countries they use their hands, some countries use chopsticks, and some countries will use silverware to eat a burger! So fascinating.
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DeleteI can agree with you, the video was very humorous as will as educational so people like us can learn the different cultures and how things are done based on the country you live in. I definitely couldn't imagine a stranger touching me , let alone kissing me, I almost vomit in my mouth trying to imagine it. The 2-4 hour nap deal is love, now I can agree with that. This video was the best one yet.~Mznurse004
DeleteI couldn't imagine traveling to Dubai right now. I honestly don't know much about their culture but I do know they have strict gender laws and will deny a person access to their country if they are transgender. It's interesting just how different many cultures are and how different their laws can be. It just blows my mind how differently the same gestures, phrases, and hand symbols can be perceived completely different in other places around the world. I didn't know that in Bulgaria nodding your head up and down or side to side is the opposite of what it means here. Also, the thought of how drive thru's are so popular here and not even thought twice about is pretty amazing when in other places of the world barely have enough land to live let alone take it for granted. Having a formal and informal form of language is quite interesting too, since it doesn't really exist in English it's not really given a second thought.
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Oh my gosh, I love this video, it's most definitely a culture shock. Some things that were mentioned I probably would frown upon since its not practiced in the US. People should not have to pay to use the facilities, but in Europe its common. I would rather use the bathroom outside and hope I do not get caught. And in regards to China, I probably would get in many fights because pushing is a fighting gesture in the US. I'm pretty sure i would go crazy in Bulgaria trying to remember that head nodding means no and left to right means yes laughing but very serious. Its just mind boggling that each culture does things the total opposite based on the country you are in. I would love to visit another country, but i would most definitely need to do my research prior to my visit so that i will be knowledgeable of how their culture is and how they go about on a day day basis. ~Mznurse004
ReplyDeleteIf you ever do decide on travelling just have an open mind to things and you will have a great time. You never know you might hate some things or you might end up really loving it and it might change your perspective. Frowning upon things because its not practiced in the US too me sounds a little closed minded but that is okay don't get me wrong if you don't like something that is all good. Hope you travel to a place that will enjoy some day!
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I was blessed at an early age to travel a little bit. In America I have had many friends of different ethnicity's and had the joys of trying there delicious cuisine. Even though I had a lot of friends of different backgrounds I did not experience the full culture shock until I traveled over seas. I believe travelling opens your mind. It makes you realize the world is vast and huge and your way of life is really different from others. But thats what makes it so interesting and exciting to experience another ones culture. It makes you appreciate your own culture for what you do and have and it also makes you appreciate and understand there way of life.
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Though some of what the narrator said was confusing or there just wasn't much information, I understood most of what he was saying with the differences. I myself have never had the chance to travel outside of the United states, but I've heard stories from my friends and a lot from my high school Spanish teacher. One of my friends went o n a Europe trip with a group and was yelled at by local when they went to a hotel in France because he had his foot propped up on what he thought was a foot rest, but was actually another place to sit in the lobby. I've always thought that the tipping thing was a bit strange. Where we see it as a sign that the meal and service was good, other countries see it as you thinking that they don't make enough
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I thought that the video was very interesting. I agree that there could have been more information. I still learned some things that I didn't know and how people differ from culture to culture. I realize that it is good to know some of the things when traveling to other place around the world. wonder woman 004
DeleteThis was interesting video about twenty-five things we never knew about other cultures. The video talked about humor differs because what americans might find funny, people in Japan might not find it funny. It talked about how other places around the world don't have the same toilets. In Europe have to pay a bathroom fee. There so many things that differ from culture to culture. There were a lot of things that I was not aware of in different cultures. The video was very interesting. wonder woman004
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