Friday, November 4, 2011

Differences

1. How do you greet other people in your country? Bowing? Shaking hands?

2. What do you do to show respect in your culture, when you talk to someone? In Australia it is considered respectful to look someone in the eyes when you speak to them?

3. In some culture it is respectful to not touch the other persons hand when paying for things, receiving/giving change.

4. What are some things that define a culture? For example, music, language, ...

5. Different foods/meals?

6. What time do you eat? Do you have supper?

7. What kinds of religions are there in your country?

8. Is your country very religious?

9. How religious is Australia?

10. How are your language teachers who are not from your country different from your other teachers?

11. How are they the same?

12. Have you ever experienced culture shock?

13. What other cultures have you met people from?

14. Have you ever felt confused by the actions of someone from another culture? If so, tell me about it.

15. Australia is multicultural. Do you know what this means?

16. What means of transport are common in your country?

17. What are things that are different about using transport in your country and Australia?

18. How is education different in Australia?

19. How are houses in Australia different from those in your country?

20. Do family members live together in your country?

21. What do you miss the most about your country?

22. How often do you go to visit your hometown?

23. Is it easy to make friends in Australia?

24. How do you keep in touch with your friends and family member who live in your country?