5/24/2021 Differences in Emotional Expressivity

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Humanity feels the same emotions but how to express them in many cases is based on their culture. Some cultures show low expressivity because they do not let themselves express their emotions in public and private situations. Other cultures show high expressivity in where they can be able to demonstrate their emotions in an effusive way. Hispanic permit themselves to demonstrate high expressivity and sometimes this behavior could be considered rude, boring, ridiculous, and dumb for others cultures whereby cultural emotional expressions could create misunderstandings.

One of these behaviors is for Mexican birthdays, Mexicans celebrate birthdays with a cake, and the guests yell “Queremos pastel” (we want a cake, in English) and they hit the table at the same time they are yelling. Next step, people sing “Las mañanitas” a traditional song and the birthday boy/girl blows the candle. After this, all people yell a cheer called “A la vio a la vao”, and at the end, we have “Mordida” (the bitten, in English) where people try to push the birthday boy/girl into the cake. This is a Mexican tradition by celebrating birthdays and we make this with old people, children, brothers, sisters, and relatives.  This behavior for others cultures could be very rude, impolite, or unpleasant but for Mexicans is a very fun situation in which demonstrate love and friendship.


Expressivity in the ESL classroom could be challenging for teachers but teachers need to understand the diversity of expressions therefore it could be necessary to explain the rules of the classroom to have a respectful environment.

 

References

https://video.byui.edu/media/05+Differences+in+Emotional+Expressivity/0_753le546


Comments

  1. Helen J. KlingerMay 25, 2021 at 3:49 PM

    I imagine this tradition is very funny but I wouldn't like to be the birthday girl!

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    1. Karina Rodriguez NietoMay 26, 2021 at 6:22 PM

      It is funny when you are watching because if you are the birthday girl this could be dangerous.

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  2. Zaida ADMMay 26, 2021 at 4:37 PM

    I also think it is critical to explain the rules within the classroom. Imagine celebrating a birthday in the classroom and having a child from another culture end up with a face tattooed with cake, the trauma of a lifetime. In Venezuela, it's also customary but if the birthday boy/girl doesn't want it, it is respected. Among young people it might be more marked.

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    1. Karina Rodriguez NietoMay 26, 2021 at 6:20 PM

      In Mexico is not an option when you are with friends and family. This tradition is a ceremony because we created an environment by doing many things at the same time. Thank you for explaining your tradition.

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