5/20/21; Week 5 Culture Miscommunication

According to Study abroad “Cultural misunderstanding can be the worst type of embarrassment you can possibly face. It happens when you do something totally fine to do in your culture but is offensive to others. This kind of confusion might cause you an embarrassment to good beating and probably get fired from a job. So, one thing is clear that we must be wary of cultural misunderstandings to avoid troubles.” https://www.studyabroad.pk/news-event/most-common-cultural-misunderstandings-4448

We live in a world so varied in terms of religions, languages, ways of life, races, and cultures that it is possible that Cultural misunderstanding to occur. That is why as TESOL students we must learn that these differences exist and as teachers we must bridge that gap between our students, and provide the class with a safe place, without labels, be careful with verbal and non-verbal gestures, speak clearly. I know that things may not be easy between children and adolescents, but we have a great responsibility that our students become aware of these situations.

This video shows an example the miscommunication. Intercultural Communication Adventure with Little Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSt_op3fQck