Cultural Differences Group Activity, Daria Witt, Brooklyn International High School, Brooklyn, New York (USA)
In this activity you will describe the customs followed by different
cultures in a variety of situations. Look at the following situations
and think about the customs that are most commonly followed in the
United States. Then write down the customs most often followed in your
culture. Interview other IEARN students (via the internet) about the
customs most often followed in their cultures. Notice which customs are
most similar and which ones are most different.
Situations
| Customs in the
United States |
Custom in Your Home Country (write name of country)
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Greeting a Friend
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Meeting someone for the first time
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Marriage Proposals or Ceremonies
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Death/Funerals
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Situations
| Customs in the
United States
| Custom in Your Home Country (write name of country)
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| Custom in _________
| Custom in _________
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Dating (Do boys and girls date? If so
are they accompanied by anyone else? At what age are they allowed to date?)
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Showing
respect to an older person (How do people show respect to an older
person?)
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Eating (What do people use to eat? What are other customs around eating? Are certain foods forbidden? What are some typical foods eaten?
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Eye Contact (Are Children allowed to look Adults in the eyes? Are women and men allowed to look one another in the eyes?
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