We can not know a culture immediately. I agree with Brother Ivers in saying that we have to take time to get to know a culture, especially in our affective samples.
Here in Latin America they are very affectionate and the way they show it is completely different to other countries such as Europeans or Asians. I think that not knowing the interpretations of those affects could bring conflicts.
Even in a closer context, I mean, within a country there are several ways of expressing our emotions. For example, where I currently live, people are very affectionate and treat you as part of the family, but you have to be very careful not to offend them because they are very sensitive, if you do not accept the food they give you they can get very angry.
As we can see, emotional expressions are very different in different countries or cities, and applying it in a TESOL classroom is essential because students will be careful how they can express their emotions and deal with other people.
Hello Omar, I am agree with you in Latin America we are very friendly, but sometime we can hurt feelings. For it we have to be careful.
ResponderBorrarHi Omar, I agree with your words, the people of Latin America are much more demonstrative in our feelings and affection. For example, in my country, Argentina is very common among people who are newly acquaintances to greet each other with a kiss and that in another culture can be a bit shocking or offensive.
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