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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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anastasia
November 8, 2007
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Latest: November 9, 2007
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adele d.
October 31, 2007
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Latest: 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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Latest: October 31, 2007
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I would like to lern Urdu
I am from Germany, I can with learn the German language to help.I seek personal E-Mail a contact with which I Urdu to write to learn can.I would be pleased about an establishment of contact by E-Mail, thank you first
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Language pair: German;
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Claudia A.
October 19, 2007
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Klara K.
October 15, 2007
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Latest: November 19, 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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Language pair: English;
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ibrahim t.
October 12, 2007
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Latest: November 14, 2007
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Survey
Can any french students please help with a survey about you culture by answering the following questions about your dream. It is not personal, it is opinionated.
Thank you for taking time to fill out this survey. Please complete this as honestly as possible.
Gender: M/F
Age:
Where you’re from?
What is your income?
Please put these items in order of how important they are to you, 1 being very important to 5 being not so important.
Money ___
Freedom ___
Religion ___
Happiness ___
House/Car ___
On a scale from 1 to 10, circle a number that best describes how hard it is to achieve happiness, wealth, and success (1 being very easy to 10 being very hard).
1 2 3 4 5 6
Very
Easy
7 8 9 10
Very
Hard
On a scale from 1 to 10, circle a number that best describes how much freedom you have in your country (1 being no freedom to 10 being total freedom).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
On a scale from 1 to 10, circle a number that best describes how important money is to you (1 being nothing to 10 being very important).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
On a scale from 1 to 10, circle a number that best describes how much you like America (1 being not at all to 10 being a lot).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What is your opinion on the media/news?
Does the media/news affect you? Explain why.
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Ashley
October 8, 2007
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mark c.
October 8, 2007
# Msgs: 4
Latest: November 19, 2007
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Hello
HHEEEEEELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I am looking for someone to help me with Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Polish. I live in Scotland and can help anyone learning English.
Thank you.
Jas
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Language pair: English; Urdu
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Jas M.
October 2, 2007
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