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Observable Aspects of Culture

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INTERCULTURAL STUDIES INTERCULTURAL STUDIES 5 5 INTERCULTURAL STUDIES INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Author Note: Part 1 Entry1: Observable aspects of culture are easily recognizable. Example: in Emirati culture men and women cannot touch each other for greeting, younger daughter can marry only after the elder one’s marriage. Personal behaviour: I love to sleep in cold and dark room Cultural behaviour: we spread salt to keep the demon away Universal

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Running head: INTERCULTURAL STUDIESINTERCULTURAL STUDIESName of the Student:Name of the University:Author Note:
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INTERCULTURAL STUDIES2Part 1Entry1:Observable aspects of culture are easily recognizable. They can be seen by eyeswithout any effort. The Observable aspects are the dresses, food habits, dances, greeting styleand religious ceremonies.Example: in the Emirati culture, people eat Khabees which cannot be found in othercountry. They greet by shaking hands and enjoy traditional dances like Rafza.Non- Observable aspects of cultures cannot be expressed openly. These are thebehaviour, thoughts, values and assumptions of a person.Example: in Emirati culture men and women cannot touch each other for greeting,younger daughter can marry only after the elder one’s marriage.Entry 2.Behavioural traits are interpreted differently in different cultures. In some culture, anattitude is acceptable but that same attitude cannot be accepted in other Culture.Example: in Emirati culture the young men show respect the elder by leaving their sitsand standing but in other countries, this can be recognised as a symbol of disrespect.Entry 3.Personal behaviour: I love to sleep in cold and dark roomCultural behaviour: we spread salt to keep the demon awayUniversal behaviour: women get angry when their husbands prefer other women.Entry 4.
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INTERCULTURAL STUDIES3Personal identity: I am strong and optimistic Cultural identity: I am an Emirati and love my cultureSocial identity: my younger sister idolizes me and follows my way and thought.The cultural identity ids the most important factor to me because it reflects my origin,the cultural background as well as perception. It makes me feel connected to my soil andtradition. I feel satiated and secured to be a part of its rich history and progress.Dangers of Tribalism:The tribalism sometimes cause danger to their own development. The thoughts,behaviours, beliefs and perspectives of the tribes are much traditional which they usuallyinherit from their forefathers. Most of these perspectives have lost relevant in today’s worldtherefore prevent individual freedom and ambition. Entry 5.My family worldview does not follow the similar outlook as my culture does.Because:I prefer to follow my own dreams and I know my limitations. This is why I chose tostudy business management where as my family wanted me to learn medicine.I follow the regulations that an Emirati citizen must obey like wearing seatbelts whiledriving and following the speed limits. I believe in direct communication. I speak my mind when other’s behaviours upsetme.Entry 6.In Hofstede’s masculinity dimension UAE scores 50%
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