Upon greeting the disguised Odysseus, as he seeks hospitality from Eumaeus, the swineherd mentions his master to the stranger saying “here I sit, my heart aching, broken for him, my master, my great king—fattening up his own hogs for other men to eat, while he, starving for food, I wager, wanders the earth, a beggar adrift in strangers’ cities, foreign-speaking lands, if he’s alive, that is” (14.44-48). Because this statement is part of Eumaeus’ greetings of a complete stranger…
Assignment One-FAM332-Professional Presence-Leslie Bateaste 1.) Clothing for the professional interview (male & female) such as slacks, suits, dresses, jackets, etc. Professional interview attire needs to be appropriate for each career setting. A rule of thumb for the female gender is that you cannot go wrong with a two piece suit. A pants suit with a coordinated blouse is a great option. However, if you decide to wear a dress or a skirt; make sure the length is appropriate for a formal…
Thailand like other places has certain etiquette which is used daily or with certain occasions. Things like greeting someone the Wai greeting would be used, which is a greeting where the two hands are pressed together, the head is bowed so the fingertips touch the head (see appendix C). IES (2018) states, greetings are also accompanied with the word sawadee (hello) with the words kah (for females) or kraap (for males). The Wai is also typically used by a younger…
combines graceful movements of the hands and hips with storytelling. It is often accompanied by chanting or music.The Aloha Spirit is a fundamental part of Hawaiian culture, emphasizing love, compassion, and kindness towards others. It extends beyond greetings and reflects a deep sense of community. The tradition of giving and receiving leis is a symbol of hospitality and friendship in Hawaii. Leis are floral garlands typically made from native flowers, shells, or other materials. These…
What It Means To Be An American An American is not only being a citizen in United States, but also, it means being united, patriotic, and welcoming. People in America are diverse, share the same dreams, and share the same voice. In the speech “Address on the Occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty” by Franklin Roosevelt, he stated, “The realization that we are all bound together by hope of a common future rather than by reverence for a common past has helped us to build…
Willer it simply states that when purchasing a greeting card for a baby it’d be best to know the baby’s gender. Mostly you will classify the baby as a boy, girl and in most case non gender specified. Mainly this is to distinguish what to get for a baby. Girl babies and Boy babies don’t want the same…
differences and few similarities between the two cultures. Greetings are something that you can’t avoid. In America, no matter where you are when you usually meet someone you give them a firm handshake, especially when talking to someone of high authority or importance. It is a sign of respect but a simple wave will do the job. Handshakes aren’t required as there is a good number of germaphobes that don’t shake hands. In Japan however the way of greeting someone is a bit different. In Japan to…
exhibit themselves or even individuals that they envy covertly the adore overtly (Susan Mwangi, 2013). This might be through holding hands in general public or walking while holding your partners around the waist (Susan Mwangi, 2013). It reaches to greeting people with hugs and kisses or either (Susan Mwangi, 2013). All they are archaic in the Telugu society and therefore one should avoid engaging in any of them while in the Telugu subcontinent (Susan Mwangi, 2013). Lewd behavior it’s much a lot…
Multi-disciplinary, diverse and pervasive, Chinese culture encompasses a firm foothold in Eastern Asia. One of the most intellectual cultures in the world, this culture is responsible for major advanced technologies that took place in history as well as today. The axial rudder, the navigational compass and the heavy ploy, all responsible for the Industrial revolution, in fact were outcomes of the Chinese cultural intellectuality. This helps establish the view that Chinese culture is an…
Germany’s official country name is The Federal Republic of Germany, but it is commonly referred to as Germany or Deutschland. Located in Central Europe. Germany is a country who borders the Baltic Sea and the North Sea; it is nestled between the Netherlands and Poland, south of Denmark. At 357,022 sq. km, Germany, is the sixty-third largest country in the world; according to the CIA.gov website it is “three times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Montana.” The population of Germany…