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Learn about Myanmar culture
Hi! I am a student and am research the country of Myanmar. I need to find someone from Myanmar who can answer questions about the culture.
One question is
How do people greet each other – (shake hands, bow, embrace, other)?
If anyone who has lived or is living in Myanmar would like to help me I would be grateful. By exchanging information I would help with learning English.
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Language pair: English; Burmese
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b2k2md
November 16, 2007
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Svetlaya
November 16, 2007
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javanese culture
dear all member,
Nice to join this forum, I wish to share my motherland's culture in Indonesia especialy Javanese culture so any body interest?
ok let me show ones of it to you:
if you visit Java island especialy central java and Yogyakarta (where the Borobudur and Prambanan temple is)please dont be afraid if some one who you dont recognize before offering their help to you its the kind of javanese culture that they will help you whenever you need so dont be shy to ask them.
how about in your culture? I need your respons
Matur nembah nuwun...(thank you very much)
Nepangaken (best regard)
Muhammad abdurrasyid
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Language pair: Indonesian (Bahasa); English
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muhammad a.
November 14, 2007
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Giulia
November 9, 2007
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Looking for information about italy
I am working on a paper for one of my college courses and im needing information on italy.. if anyone can help please let me know. Thanks
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Language pair: English;
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anastasia
November 8, 2007
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adele d.
October 31, 2007
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Laika?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about the name Laika (NOT about the Russian space dog). I think it may be a French or Canadian folktale, but any information about the origin or meaning of the name (or a similar sounding name), in any language, would be great!
--Meredith
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Language pair: English; French
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Meredith
October 28, 2007
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Need homework help ASAP from someone in Brazil!!
I have to conduct an interview with someone from Brazil. I haven't had any luck yet and it's due tonight! Can any help me? Please?
1. Identify the culture and/or country of origin for the interviewee. Include how you met the person.
2. How do people greet each other – (shake hands, bow, embrace, other)?
3. As a visitor to the country, would you exchange gifts at the first meeting? What gifts are considered appropriate? If flowers, what kind? (Some have special meanings.)
4. How are children educated? At what age do they begin school? Do boys and girls generally go to separate schools, or are they separated by sex in the same school? Do they usually wear uniforms?
5. What is the literacy rate for the country? The interviewee may not know the answer to this question, but you can find this information by looking at CountryWatch.com database available at Franklin University’s library Web site.
6. How is garbage collection dealt with?
7. What is the normal dress for men and women?
8. What foods, if any, are generally not eaten or possibly considered taboo?
9. Are there gestures or movements that would not be acceptable in polite society?
10. Is it acceptable to bargain for goods at department stores or at markets?
11. How do people spend their leisure time? What kinds of leisure activities do they participate in?
12. What are normal work hours? Are most stores open on weekends? What days might they be closed?
13. What are the important holidays? Are there special observances of these holidays?
14. Where and how do people get married? What is the average marriage age? Is it acceptable not to get married? What is the attitude toward divorce?
15. What is the national language of the country? Are other languages spoken?
16. What is the principal religion(s) of the country? What are the basic beliefs or doctrines of these religions?
17. Who are (or were) the major artists and writers?
18. What kind of music is popular at this time? Who is the major pop star or movie star at the present time?
19. What is the most popular type of car (SUV, compact car, alternative energy, etc)?
20. How do people typically commute (walk, bicycle, public transportation, etc)?
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Jenn
October 28, 2007
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Klara K.
October 15, 2007
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Re:Re:South Africa
Hi, I am a 30 year moroccan male. I'd be pleased to help anyone who wants to learn Arabic or to know something about MOROCCO. I want to learn English. If you are interested, contact me pls.
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ibrahim t.
October 12, 2007
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