Date/Time: July 17 at 2:30pm
Location: Zoom
Topic discussed:
- the immigration law being rescinded
- his presentation outline
- including my thoughts on it and my experience/knowledge of the topic
- cultural differences
Cultural and/or linguistic topics you and your partner
learned:
- Saudi Arabia is very similar to the South in that southerns are known for talking and for saying many good-byes before actually ending the conversation and leaving
- In Saudi Arabia, it is common for neighbors to know one another and for newcomers to introduce themselves to their to-be neighbors
- this is less of the case for America, especially in cities, but more similar to smaller towns, especially in the South, where people are known for their Southern hospitality
- It is common in Saudi Arabia for people to be more indirect in asking questions
- for instance, my CP says that if he needs help from his friend, he will beat around the bush until he finally gets to question of "Would you mind helping me with...?"
- housemaids are fairly common in Saudi Arabia, and they typically do all the cooking for the family members in the home
- so, most of the family, at least the guys, do not really know how to cook
- it is not common for Arabic people to move often
- typically, once they have found a home to rent or buy, that is where they stay
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