Culture Profile – Venezuela
1. I am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good impression. What would be good discussion topics? You would like to start off with a greeting such as good morning and a nice firm handshake because it’s a good way to express trust towards the other person. As for conversation topics Venezuelans like to talk about family, work, hobbies, etc., but should avoid talking about politics because some may take it very seriously. Venezuelans are very charismatic and like to make jokes and poke fun at each other to break the ice. 2. What do I need to know about verbal and nonverbal communications? Venezuelans consider eye contact a very important way of expressing interest in what someone is saying …show more content…
Women are becoming more competitive in the workforce each year. Venezuela is experiencing the change of the role of women in society. In Venezuela most people are Catholic, with some Jewish and Anglican. Religion is not a sensitive topic in Venezuela and all religions are respected. There used to be many social classes in Venezuela but now the gap between poor and rich widened and there are less social classes. There is very little to no ethnic discrimination in Venezuela. People may use nicknames such as “Negro” or “Chino” but not in a bad way, they use it to express affection. Because there is so much tolerance for these topics in Venezuela there should be no impact of attitude on most …show more content…
Describe the educational system.
In Venezuela, the first 9 years of education are compulsory and the school year is from September to June/July. 95% of people are literate and more that 92% of children go to primary school. After receiving their basic education certificate, children move on to middle school to complete their education comprising of 3 more grade and in 9th grade they must choose between following humanities or science under the nation’s diversified education policy. After completing this students receive the title of either Bachiller en Ciencias or Bachiller en Humanidades.
13. What are the important holidays in this country and explain the purpose of each.
January 6, Dia de Reyes, a Christian feast honoring the visit of the three Magi to Jesus. February 20, Dia de La Federacion, marks the start of the 4 year long Federal war in 1859. March 21, Dia del abolición de la esclavitud, honors the 1854 decision of the government of Venezuela to abolish all forms of slavery. July 5, Cinco de Julio, signing the Venezuelan Declaration of Independance marking the birth of the first independent nation of South America.
1. I am meeting someone for the first time and I want to make a good impression. What would be good discussion topics? You would like to start off with a greeting such as good morning and a nice firm handshake because it’s a good way to express trust towards the other person. As for conversation topics Venezuelans like to talk about family, work, hobbies, etc., but should avoid talking about politics because some may take it very seriously. Venezuelans are very charismatic and like to make jokes and poke fun at each other to break the ice. 2. What do I need to know about verbal and nonverbal communications? Venezuelans consider eye contact a very important way of expressing interest in what someone is saying …show more content…
Women are becoming more competitive in the workforce each year. Venezuela is experiencing the change of the role of women in society. In Venezuela most people are Catholic, with some Jewish and Anglican. Religion is not a sensitive topic in Venezuela and all religions are respected. There used to be many social classes in Venezuela but now the gap between poor and rich widened and there are less social classes. There is very little to no ethnic discrimination in Venezuela. People may use nicknames such as “Negro” or “Chino” but not in a bad way, they use it to express affection. Because there is so much tolerance for these topics in Venezuela there should be no impact of attitude on most …show more content…
Describe the educational system.
In Venezuela, the first 9 years of education are compulsory and the school year is from September to June/July. 95% of people are literate and more that 92% of children go to primary school. After receiving their basic education certificate, children move on to middle school to complete their education comprising of 3 more grade and in 9th grade they must choose between following humanities or science under the nation’s diversified education policy. After completing this students receive the title of either Bachiller en Ciencias or Bachiller en Humanidades.
13. What are the important holidays in this country and explain the purpose of each.
January 6, Dia de Reyes, a Christian feast honoring the visit of the three Magi to Jesus. February 20, Dia de La Federacion, marks the start of the 4 year long Federal war in 1859. March 21, Dia del abolición de la esclavitud, honors the 1854 decision of the government of Venezuela to abolish all forms of slavery. July 5, Cinco de Julio, signing the Venezuelan Declaration of Independance marking the birth of the first independent nation of South America.