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Post by Stal on Sept 1, 2005 9:07:35 GMT -5
You know, reading my textbook last night gave me a very different perspective on the forum and stuff. I was reading about problems with communication between different cultures...and I realized I was guilty as charged in some of these things...
...like being direct and straightforward when it comes to correction, which is a no-no in many Asian areas; you have to give people a chance to save face in their culture...
...I wonder if that's one of the reasons Llama boy hated me so much...
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Post by Rider on Sept 1, 2005 9:10:32 GMT -5
You know, reading my textbook last night gave me a very different perspective on the forum and stuff. I was reading about problems with communication between different cultures...and I realized I was guilty as charged in some of these things... ...like being direct and straightforward when it comes to correction, which is a no-no in many Asian areas; you have to give people a chance to save face in their culture... ...I wonder if that's one of the reasons Llama boy hated me so much... [glow=red,2,300]If you had given him an opportunity to save face, would he have taken it? Not something I know the answer to, but ponderable. *guilty as charged in that area too* Heh, my track record today has been not-good. I ought to just be locked up. XD And Tracy, *glomp* Don't be nervous or anything, 'kay?[/glow] |
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Post by Stal on Sept 1, 2005 9:12:43 GMT -5
You know, reading my textbook last night gave me a very different perspective on the forum and stuff. I was reading about problems with communication between different cultures...and I realized I was guilty as charged in some of these things... ...like being direct and straightforward when it comes to correction, which is a no-no in many Asian areas; you have to give people a chance to save face in their culture... ...I wonder if that's one of the reasons Llama boy hated me so much... [glow=red,2,300]If you had given him an opportunity to save face, would he have taken it? Not something I know the answer to, but ponderable. *guilty as charged in that area too* Heh, my track record today has been not-good. I ought to just be locked up. XD And Tracy, *glomp* Don't be nervous or anything, 'kay?[/glow] Well we didn't do anything wrong in the least, we were just using our own cultural guidelines.... What happened with Llama boy was an extreme case. But the different cultures are something to be aware of...perhaps I should write up a post about it in Off Topic. For the most part, though, everyone seems to have a good understanding here.  |
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Post by Tracy on Sept 1, 2005 9:12:53 GMT -5
You know, reading my textbook last night gave me a very different perspective on the forum and stuff. I was reading about problems with communication between different cultures...and I realized I was guilty as charged in some of these things... ...like being direct and straightforward when it comes to correction, which is a no-no in many Asian areas; you have to give people a chance to save face in their culture... ...I wonder if that's one of the reasons Llama boy hated me so much... When I went to Amsterdam, nobody differenciated between class. You'd see a buisness man with a suit and briefcase riding to work on a rusting, 50 year old bicycle, identical to that of a lower class citizen who worked at McDonalds. EVERYONE rode the same bikes. Not only that, but apparently if you tried to impress a Dutch person with your material goods, and employment status, they wouldn't care... and would probably think you're an idiot. |
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Post by Speck on Sept 1, 2005 9:13:04 GMT -5
*talks to self*
Stop lurking in the tabloids, and write that poem for Lit!
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Post by Stal on Sept 1, 2005 9:17:57 GMT -5
Well of to my Business Communications class....
e.e I hate this class. She assigns a crapload of stuff.
Things due today: Complimenting Memo (I had to compliment three people and write about it in a memo format), Resume draft, review quizzes for chapters 1 and 3, reading chapter 4.
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Post by Rider on Sept 1, 2005 9:19:16 GMT -5
Well of to my Business Communications class.... e.e I hate this class. She assigns a crapload of stuff. Things due today: Complimenting Memo (I had to compliment three people and write about it in a memo format), Resume draft, review quizzes for chapters 1 and 3, reading chapter 4. [glow=red,2,300]Have fun. ^_^ Good luck. And good luck, Speck. XDD[/glow] |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2005 9:31:22 GMT -5
I caught you, Rider! You're still on the dare..... I think.
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Post by kittygirl on Sept 1, 2005 9:35:58 GMT -5
Muahahahaha! I is here!
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Post by hmlanden on Sept 1, 2005 9:45:30 GMT -5
*dances*
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Post by hmlanden on Sept 1, 2005 9:46:33 GMT -5
Niiiiiick...where are you??
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Post by neonick on Sept 1, 2005 9:47:31 GMT -5
Niiiiiick...where are you?? In the dining room, with a candlestick. >:-3 I mean... heya! *Glomps Landen, and anyone else within range* |
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Post by kittygirl on Sept 1, 2005 9:49:14 GMT -5
Niiiiiick...where are you?? In the dining room, with a candlestick. >:-3 I mean... heya! *Glomps Landen, and anyone else within range* XD Hi Nick and Laden. I'm in the Conservertory with the Rope. |
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Post by hmlanden on Sept 1, 2005 9:49:22 GMT -5
Niiiiiick...where are you?? In the dining room, with a candlestick. >:-3 I mean... heya! *Glomps Landen, and anyone else within range* *huggles Nick* How are you today? Still recovering from our flea bath?  |
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Post by neonick on Sept 1, 2005 9:50:40 GMT -5
In the dining room, with a candlestick. >:-3 I mean... heya! *Glomps Landen, and anyone else within range* XD Hi Nick and Laden. I'm in the Conservertory with the Rope. Professor Plum: *Beats you over the head with a large monkey* In the dining room, with a candlestick. >:-3 I mean... heya! *Glomps Landen, and anyone else within range* *huggles Nick* How are you today? Still recovering from our flea bath? ;__; I miss all my friendly little friend friends. ... But then, since they sucked my blood and stuff, I'm happier without. x-3 *Waggles his tail* |
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