Page 188 of the textbook states the following, “…Cultural standards for beauty and attractiveness vary greatly, as do expectations about how should people should look…”
- Provide THREE specific examples to support this statement (i.e. videos, pictures, real stories etc.).
- Describe your reactions to your EACH examples.
Chapter nine: The value of talk and silence are explained on pages 216-218, and it is explained that talk and silence are valued differently in different cultures. John Francis took a 17-year vow of silence, and he describes his experiences in the following Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4PMfoAK2Ek . After you watch this video, answer the following questions:
- What benefits did John Francis gain from this vow of silence?
- What are your culture’s rules for talk and silence? What are your reactions towards these rules?
Please be detail and answer each question!!!
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