1/06/2021 Week 7: Differences in Manners

 It amazes me to think that although as human beings we have most of the similar routines, how our customs can vary from one country to another. Professor Ivers from BYU teaches in the video that aware of the cultural differences in manners around the world, for example in Argentina one of our customs when we eat is to put our hands on the table without resting our elbows, it is rude to have a hand under the table, or even eat with your hands without using a fork and knife when in other cultures that are allowed and are normal.

The same is what can happen in our TESOL classrooms since there can be general situations such as at lunchtime where there can be different ways at the moment of eating. We have to be attentive as teachers as this can cause embarrassment, or anger among classmates due to their customs.

All these situations make us see that it is not only to go and give a class, but to teach values, respect, and love for others and for being different from us. How important it is through language to be able to teach all these things.


Resources: https://video.byui.edu/media/06+Difference+in+Manners/0_xc0a34gb



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  1. Helen J. KlingerJune 2, 2021 at 5:58 PM

    I believe a good way to have this kind of discussion with the students is by introducing the vocabulary and expressions relating to it and foster the sharing of ideas around the topic.

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    1. Romina TomattiJune 6, 2021 at 2:36 PM

      Hello Helen, I love your ideas, nothing better than introducing the subject with the help of our students through their experiences and ways of life.

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  2. Santiago CarranzaJune 3, 2021 at 1:42 PM

    That is a great thought dear Romina, I heard in all moment when brother Ivers said about we must beware with customs around the globe, because as you say we have similarities but we have got differences in manners. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Romina TomattiJune 6, 2021 at 2:37 PM

      Hello Santiago, There are as many differences as people in the world, and how important it is that we be respectful of them.

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  3. Zaida ADMJune 5, 2021 at 7:30 AM

    It is extremely helpful for professors to have a basic awareness of some of the deep cultural paradigms which continually inform the realities and self-concepts of many students under our care. These paradigms are at play all the time in the classroom yet we usually go about a routine totally oblivious to them. For this reason, the invitational professor to maintain a posture of open-mindedness (within reason, of course) to promote respect and a good convivence.

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    1. Romina TomattiJune 6, 2021 at 2:39 PM

      Hello Zaida, I agree with you, by having an open mind and accepting the other with their differences and equalities we can create a space of harmony for our students.

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