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Cultural Self Awareness April 14

Last week, we discussed different greeting styles in Japan and in our own countries. The class was very interesting because I had the chance to learn about three greeting styles: Japanese, Dutch, and Polish. It was quite refreshing to observe both the similarities and differences among them. Each culture has its own unique approach to introductions and greetings, and comparing them made me reflect more deeply on how greetings work in my own country, Mexico. In Mexico, people usually start by saying their name, and sometimes they include a nickname, their age, and their likes and dislikes. Sharing job information is more situational and depends on the context, but we usually don’t talk much about our families or the bond we have with the group setting. This made me realize how cultural expectations shape how open or reserved people can be during introductions. What I appreciated most about the class was learning not only about Japanese greetings, but also about how my classmates from ...
Hello Everyone,  My name is Emiliano, welcome to my blog Here I'll post about this exchange program and some cultural topics I find interesting Youts truly, Emi :D