5/29/2021 Differences in Manners
The Dictionary of Cambridge explains the word of manners by explaining “A way of behaving with other people. The way in which a person talks and behaves with other people. The way something happens or something is done. Socially acceptable ways of behaving.”
This meaning change when are defining the culture where you
are. For this reason, some manners are considered bad or good.
For example in Japan is offensive to check your cash when
the cashier gives the money because they are honest but in America is normal to
do because sometimes the cashier gave more or less.
Chewing with your open mouth in America is considered bad
manners but in some countries of Asia is normal to hear slurping noodle and
have your mouth full.
Eating with your hand is common in some countries as
Ethiopia and Morocco but in other countries used silverware or chopsticks.
There are many examples of different points of view for good
or bad manners but this misconception is how to watch the word. Rene Magritte
had a painting with a pipe where he wrote “This is not a pipe” it is true the
painting is not a real pipe but the drawing is a pipe then the thing that you
believe are good manners in another country change then recognize the
difference and do not judge others because you can understand why he/she is
doing.
Reference
Difference in Manners
https://video.byui.edu/media/06+Difference+in+Manners/0_xc0a34gb
13 Examples of Good and Bad Manners Around the World.
https://people.howstuffworks.com/13-examples-of-good-and-bad-manners-around-the-world.htm#page=0
Table Manners Around the World
http://www.travelstart.com.ng/blog/table-manners-and-dining-etiquette-for-travel/
I think that education cannot be indifferent to these differences. Respecting differences, whether of race, culture, religion, or even disabilities is not only important in an increasingly globalized world, but also prepares all those who live in the educational environment (teachers and students) to be supportive, to value, and learn from others, to be tolerant and respectful, and to avoid making decisions based on prejudices and stereotypes.
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