Exploring cultures different to our own
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kate_frankie
RT @Morology: @kate_frankie A2: Islamic/Muslim culture mostly. Because I was inculcated into the judeo/christian directly out of the womb a…
StripeyMiata
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie A2 Coming from a Christian country, I found the temples and religious customs of Japan facinating.
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aok_NW
A4 #pttravel I don’t know if I will make it, I’d like to see the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Not actually do if, but watch from a high place.
OutoftheOffice8
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat A3: #Ecuador is such an amazing place to visit with different environments for everyone to enjoy, city, jungles, mountains and who doesn’t love volcanos. Not all volcanos are in Iceland.
kate_frankie
replying to @Morology @Morology I do vividly remember call to prayer. When I first heard it. Like nothing else, haunting, a very spiritual sound. I was also brought up Catholic and then learned about other religions, beliefs, ways of life as I travelled #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A3 #pttravel Some more pics around the South African townships. They were really creative with the sea vans. In the one pic,…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: @kate_frankie #pttravel I have met one or two people who've expressed disappointment with Hawaii because they sad it wasn't…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A3 #PTTravel We had no idea what this procession in Peru was about. Our guide didn't know, either, but said she would try &…
kate_frankie
RT @StripeyMiata: @kate_frankie A1 Lots of blokes marching.
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Morology
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4: The sharing of cooking and eating food, and drinking, dancing, films and plays and the discussions of such things as food, cooking, music, films. #pttravel
StripeyMiata
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@kate_frankie A4 Love to go to Vietnam, a bit because of the history of the war which I find interesting, but also looks a very interesting place culture wise as well.
Food is excellent as well apparently.
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OutoftheOffice8
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat A4: We are totally lacking in exposure to Asian cultures. Hopefully, COVID levels will decrease, vaccinations levels will increase and travel to Asian destinations safer for us and individuals in those tourist locations
NomadKeith
A4 #PTTravel I'd really like to get deeper into Danish culture/lifestyle, Any culture that has a word like 'hygge' can't be bad!
aok_NW
replying to @StripeyMiata @StripeyMiata @kate_frankie Vietnam was a very interesting place. I think a lot of people don’t realize how middle class the country is today. I thought Hanoi was particularly cultural with their arts scene. #pttravel
JKatzaman
A4 Seeing the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace would be interesting, at least to compare that to how the U.S. military does it at Arlington Cemetery in Washington. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
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A3 It can be subtle cultural differences or much bolder. Wine in Europe with little snacks on the side, traditional dress around the world (Quechuan), masks in New Orleans for Mardi Gras or cava ceremony in Fiji
NomadKeith
replying to @OutoftheOffice8 @OutoftheOffice8 @kate_frankie #pttravel No Indian, Chinese, Italian, Greek (etc. ad, inf.) in your town? Not as good as the 'real thing', but maybe a first step along the way.
kate_frankie
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Q5 Have you had any experiences where you didn't understand the cultural etiquette or you needed to learn something new?
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A4 #pttravel I don’t know if I will make it, I’d like to see the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Not actually do if,…
kate_frankie
RT @OutoftheOffice8: @kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat A3: #Ecuador is such an amazing place to visit with different environments for everyone…
kate_frankie
RT @Morology: @kate_frankie A4: The sharing of cooking and eating food, and drinking, dancing, films and plays and the discussions of such…
kate_frankie
RT @StripeyMiata: @kate_frankie A4 Love to go to Vietnam, a bit because of the history of the war which I find interesting, but also looks…
kate_frankie
RT @OutoftheOffice8: @kate_frankie #PTTravel Chat A4: We are totally lacking in exposure to Asian cultures. Hopefully, COVID levels will de…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A4 #PTTravel I'd really like to get deeper into Danish culture/lifestyle, Any culture that has a word like 'hygge' can't be…
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: @StripeyMiata @kate_frankie Vietnam was a very interesting place. I think a lot of people don’t realize how middle class the c…
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A4 Seeing the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace would be interesting, at least to compare that to how the U.S. mili…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: @OutoftheOffice8 @kate_frankie #pttravel No Indian, Chinese, Italian, Greek (etc. ad, inf.) in your town? Not as good as th…
Morology
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A5: Hell ya! :-) And I am still learning. #pttravel
NomadKeith
A5 #PTTravel Got a few basics about Australian First Nations culture, but couldn't get as deep as I'd like because there are a lot of things that can't be divulged to anyone outside the tribe.
JKatzaman
A5 Traveling in southern Belgium and northern France while "speaking" only broken French is both good and bad that you don't know the etiquette. #PTTravel
StuartMHurlbut
replying to @JKatzaman @JKatzaman You only realise your own culture is not ordinary when you live for an extended period as a resident in a different culture...#PTTravel
aok_NW
A5 #pttravel Turkey was kind of a culture shock when it came to how aggressive the merchants were. Be careful how much you stop to look, you might be pulled into someone’s shop. If a man speaking fluent English talks to you at the Blue Mosque, he wants to sell you a rug.
OutoftheOffice8
#PTTravel Chat A5: I think most places we've tried to read about cultural etiquette but when you experience it first time mistakes are going to happen; its part of the travel journey. Admit your mistake, most people understand. Middle East was toughest from that point
StripeyMiata
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie A5 Before I went to Japan, I binge watched videos like this so I would not cause offence. As it turned out, Japanese people on the whole are very relaxed about tourists making mistakes and I didn’t have to worry too much.
https://t.co/EkK8d90SaU
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OutoftheOffice8
RT @aok_NW: @StripeyMiata @kate_frankie Vietnam was a very interesting place. I think a lot of people don’t realize how middle class the c…
kate_frankie
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A4 I'd love to learn more about Native American culture. I genuinely think any country can be fascinating if you look close enough
Morology
RT @StuartMHurlbut: @JKatzaman You only realise your own culture is not ordinary when you live for an extended period as a resident in a di…
kate_frankie
replying to @Morology @Morology Same here! Always learning and happy to be. Get me back on the road soon to make mistakes and learn more #PTTravel
kate_frankie
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Q6 What advice do you have for travellers visiting places with different culture than they are used to?
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A5 #PTTravel Got a few basics about Australian First Nations culture, but couldn't get as deep as I'd like because there ar…
StuartMHurlbut
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @Morology When I lived in Cirebon, Indonesia for several years I used to live next door to a Mosque, so I heard the call to prayer several times a day...#PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A5 Traveling in southern Belgium and northern France while "speaking" only broken French is both good and bad that you don't…
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A5 #pttravel Turkey was kind of a culture shock when it came to how aggressive the merchants were. Be careful how much you sto…
NomadKeith
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel I only ever met one Native American. She said she took exception to being called an Indian 'because some dumb Wop got lost on his way over here'! 😀
JKatzaman
A6 Don't judge other cultures by your standards, which might not translate well in every sense of the word. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
replying to @aok_NW @aok_NW I went and just threw myself in. I got free tests of turkish sweets, shown rugs and lamps, spices. It was great but they are hard sales people! I managed to not spend much but would love to go back #PTTravel