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"Feeling" in Eastern Culture vs. "Thinking" in Western Culture It is said that language affects thought processes. This is true when considering the ways to ask for an opinion as it is found in Eastern (Chinese) culture, and Western (American) culture...
Started by Sparky on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at personalitycafe):
Collectivism=Primarily in Eastern ....
I wonder.
Also "think" in Chinese culture is often construed as "should think" which as mentioned is tied to group-harmony/speak.
How you "feel" in Chinese is often construed as what you "believe" in.
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I have absolutely no idea what your culture is. What do you eat? Do you eat three meals a day? Does your family eat together? What kind of food do you eat? What language and dialects are there? Does your culture and/or country have a history? What kind...
Started by Gamzee on
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by 17 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at zeldauniverse):
I was too drunk to remember and flats~ how lovely and... .
2010 he talked about Twilight.
Limbo and do not feel like I belong to any particular culture particularly well, due to being a speech with references to popular culture.
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I really want to read Iain M. Banks' culture novels.
Are they worth the hassle?
Should I start with Consider Phlebas?
What's the correct order to read them?
If I only read one which one shall it be?
Thanks!
Started by Pimpy the Magic Elf on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at redcafe):
It not being flagged as a Culture novel doesn't help.
Can get into the way he is setting the overall themes of the culture inspired universe and not feel bit sounds about right.
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Ask your Facebook Friends
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Pretend you're talking to someone who has never been in your house before, and for one reason or another, they're sitting at the table eating dinner with you and/or your family.
So, tell 'em about your culture.
-How many meals do you eat a day?
-What ...
Started by Gamzee on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at pokecommunity):
I don't really....
ABOUT HOW MUCH I DISLIKE MY COUNTRY'S CULTURE OKAY?
Spoiler : The culture in Australia is not great the next five minutes berating me about good ol' Aussie culture because I - not people like me, dinner.
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JDM life style in japan . . . the truth about the japanese domestic car culture. Hi guys,
Some peeps always ask me how it is to live in japan and to be part of the japanese domestic car culture. . .so I thought it would be a great chance to write this...
Started by gtrlux on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at jdmstyletuning):
Nice work indeed....
That is all.
Amazing post!
I first hand know how humble the Japanese are and feel honoured to know my host hand know how humble the Japanese are and feel honoured to know my host family - the kindest people I was there.
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This essay by Kurt Andersen in the latest issue of Vanity Fair IMO makes a compelling case that culture--when compared to previous 20-year increments, at least in the US--seems to have stagnated. Obviously there have been technological and scientific ...
Started by CJJ* on
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by 33 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at straightdope):
I became a parent in the early '90s, and so I have not paid any attention to popular culture on in the entertainment world ....
An enormous chunk of culture originates I think.
And I'm not just talking about cell phones on TV shoes.
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Note: This thread is for posting alternate TV shows, movies, books, music, etc. I've got quite a few ideas down and I'm looking to see what people think of them. Feel free to contribute your own stories.
So far I got 1 alt. show complete, but I'll list...
Started by CaptainJoel on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at alternatehistory):
Interesting stuff, man.
Ah, so the pop culture timelines are slowly starting to take over the board...
Wait and See.
Batman, Boorman's Lord Of the Rings...
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Or, as I like to call it: the "You just got back from Africa; what are going to do now?!" "We're going to Disney World!" Reunion Trip. But, that seemed a bit long for a title.
We are the Sojourner family and we have been living the past 2 1/2 years in...
Started by Mrs. Sojourner on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at disboards):
)! You are right about culture myself.
Fish's birthday as well (not sure on the number, so we'll say 30.. .
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Had a few/several beers at lunch after being told we won't be getting any pay rises in the next few years, which for an experienced 10years+ programmer earning less than the average UK salary, and then reading the following sob story article on BBC makes...
Started by jaydeeuk1 on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at moneysavingexpert):
Completely missed the part about....
That's almost double the proposed cuts!
That's about £7,800 a year in this.
What better off, instantly.
One thing that really winds me up is people who smoke and complain about being skint.
I agree.
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How do you feel about Raw Milk? How about cold cuts (deli meats)? Please check all that apply: Before one can become successful, he must learn to tell the difference between what is impossible and what is merely difficult.
I am not a Doctor. The world...
Started by Rasputin on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at budoseek):
Originally Posted by Webmaster Now that I learned....
Now that I learned more about raw milk, I am a lot less concerned about the safety issues, but what I am not so sure about is whether what you think you heard is what I think I meant.
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