Exerciser # 6

PART 3: CAMBODIA CUSTOMS AND VALUES

Objective: To understand some similarities between Emirati and Cambodian Culture

Task: Compare Cambodian and Emirati values

Highlight in yellow all the values that are similar to Emirati values

A.   Traditional Cambodian values include a strong family identity and loyalty

B.   Cambodian-born people have a respect for culture and older people.

C.   Cambodian families tend to be very private and reluctant to discuss family issues or conflict with non-family members

D.   Stoicism is a highly valued Cambodian character trait, reducing the tendency to complain about their health or services they are receiving

E.   Modesty, particularly for women, is very important

F.    Visitors to Cambodian-born people’s homes are often expected to remove their shoes, however they might not ask

G.   Accepting of food and refreshments when offered may break down barriers, open communication and build trust

H.   Cambodian-born people regard touching people on the head or pointing feet or shoes at them as offensive.

I.      Cambodians consider it impolite to make eye contact with someone who is older or considered a superior

J.    Cambodians have a tendency not to question instructions or authority

K.   ‘Yes’ may be an ambiguous response to a question or request, and does not necessarily indicate agreement. Reponses that might mean ‘no’ include; no response, changing the subject, or statements such as ‘it’s OK’ or ‘no problem’ or even an unconvincing ‘yes’

L.    It may take time to develop working relationships, trust and rapport

M.   Loud or over-familiar behaviour towards others is generally not favoured.

N.   Cambodians tend to avoid showing anger or getting involved in confrontation

O.   Cambodians prefer to be addressed using their correct title. For example Mr, Mrs and Dr

P.   Women traditionally retain their own family names on marriage or they may have two surnames. Cambodian names are traditionally written with the surname first, followed by the given name.

Q.   Cambodians may not recognise their names if they are pronounced incorrectly

R.   Cambodians may not always address people by their name

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Cambodian and Emirati values are very close to each other. They have all the characteristics as Emirati’s have when it comes to welcoming people to their homes and respecting those who accept any sort of refreshments. Respecting old people as an Emirati is very important because it shows our culture which is similar to Cambodians. In conclusion I am amazed how we are the same as Cambodians when it comes to comparing our daily values.

Reflection # 4

GAP YEARS

After watching the documentaries recommended by the Professor, I have come to conclusion that gap years are beneficial to the ones who take the time off and spend it wisely. Gap years give many advantages to students, whether it is during their university or after graduation and applying for a job. It helps expand their knowledge and understanding to other cultures at a young age. As stated in one of the videos, the students that come back from a gap year are more mature and social with classmates and professors.

It is different to Emiratis when it comes to gap year. As stated in the documentary, many take gap years in the UK because of applications being denied and the global economic recession causing the lack of job offers. We are lucky as locals in this country as education is a priority and given to all whom ask for it, whether it is abroad or locally. Job security is much better than other countries for fresh graduate locals, thus making us hungry for work and financial stability after we graduate.

I doubt that gap year suits me. Reason being is that I am currently employed under the army. So after graduation, I would report to duty. But under different circumstances, I would like to move to Japan for a year and learn their culture and local sport that they have perfected called drifting. I would benefit a lot from them and the method used for the sport’s safety. I would implement the things I learned since the sport is still young and lacks experienced hoping it will benefit the locals and the younger generation who might be interested in this sport.

Personal Reflection #3

 John Terry and Anton Ferdinand

              On September 15^th 2012 during a premier league match , Chelsea’s captain John Terry was spotted exchanging words with QPR defender Anton Ferdinand . At the time, it seemed like a normal spat in any other football fixture a spectator would imagine, but in this case something had made the incident look more serious. In fact Anton Ferdinand would not hold himself down and continued in frustration to raise his issue towards the referee of the evening . After witnessing the match finishing in a goalless draw, it appeared the game was not over on the sidelines. Weeks later QPR FC had launched an official complaint to the English football association accusing Chelsea’s captain John Terry of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. It was here where the world of football and I had realized that this game had a sense of racism. Video footages had shown that john terry was quoted saying “you fuxxxxx black xxxx”.  It was so intense that john terry was receiving death threats from loyal QPR fans due racial comments he had made .This case would go on behind court room sessions for several months involving many footballers from both teams. On September27 2012, the football association had sentenced john terry for a four match ban and a fine of 220,000 pounds with using abusive and insulting words towards Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand .

          

            In conclusion this incident had proved to me that there was a sense of racism made to Anton Ferdinand because of his skin color which showed why this case was shocking and unacceptable from any professional athlete viewed by the millions whom admire and respect the game of football.

Portfolio #4

Find the definition OR synonym  of each of the words:           

1.   Civility / civilized : polite remarks used in formal conversation.

2.    Acknowledge: accept or admit the existence or truth of.

3.   Inclusive / inclusion: a person or thing that is included within a larger group of structure.

4.   Respect: esteem.

5.   Apology: a regretful acknowledge of failure.

6.    Consideration: careful thought.

7.   Behavior: manner.

8.    Responsibility: the state or fact of being accountable for something.

9.   Attention (pay): The mental faculty of taking notice of someone or something .

10.               Tolerance: The ability or willingness to tolerate something.

11.               Attitude (positive): A settled way of thinking or feeling.

12.               Conduct: The manner in which a person behaves.

13.               Politeness : a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage.

14.               Constructive (comment): Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.

15.               Kindness: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Now, search through the You-Tube site to find a clip that shows cultural respect and politeness. Copy the URL onto your sheet and post as: Portfolio #4.

For example: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2A52qrpwR0

Portfolio #5

With a partner, please answer the following. You may use internet resources to help you.  

1.      Define:

a. Stereotyping: judging someone without knowing him / judging entire group of people based on what some of them may do.
 
b. Prejudice: your feeling toward individuals based on group of perceptions.

c. Bias: not neutral.
 
d. Discrimination: Any action that denies opportunities to a person on the basis of their race, gender, age, religion.

2.      Give an example of each term

a. Stereotyping :  Sudan’s are lazy
 
b. Prejudice :I don’t want to work with this guy he will let me do all the work alone.
c. Bias :  I will help him and give him a good grades because he is my friend .
 
d. Discrimination: dominant white against black.

Watch  Class Divided

ü Understanding

With partners, answer the following:

1.      Where, when and with whom did this experiment take place? 

1969, in the USA, public school with 3rd graders.

2.      Describe the experiment.  

Blue eyes people are better than brown eyes they were treated differently then they exchanged the experiment

3.      What were the results?

 1st experiment : brown eyes felt insulted . 2nd experiment : blue eyes felt the same when they exchanged the experiment . 

4.      How successful do you believe it was? 

They felt happy when they knew that respecting others is better than judging them by color