Semi-formal

A car’s name is supposed to evoke respect as well as engender consumer interest in a product, but sometimes manufacturers choose an identity that does just the opposite. In some instances the car’s name may simply be a cultural mistake, what sounds right in the native tongue, but translates badly elsewhere. We can’t always say for certain why a manufacturer would choose a particular (bad) name, but we can identify some of the worst car names of all times and the history behind those models. 1…

he deals the last bit of damage, and then…. “Seth, put that thing away.” My friend rolls his eyes. “Why, mom? I was just about to kill the ender dragon in Minecraft.” His mother sighs and says “It’s your brother’s birthday, and we are at a semi-formal hibachi restaurant. This is not the place to…

Analyse the representation and formal importance of transformation with regard to two texts studied so far. Metamorphosis, meaning change of form, underpins the process of transformation in Kafka’s The Metamorphosis (1915) and Ovid’s Metamorphoses (008AD). Present throughout Kafka’s text is the political instability of central Europe during the early 1900’s; the social and militaristic unrest of the Second Reich was rife in Kafka’s home city of Prague. The grim reality of Gregor’s metamorphosis,…

in the summer, people may think it’s unusual, but no one is offended or seriously dismayed, and the wearer may simply be labeled as unconventional. Although sticky notes can be negligible at times, they do serve the purpose of reminding people of semi-important information. Sticky notes have helped me remember appointments, phone numbers, and tasks to do that I otherwise would’ve forgotten about. Sticky notes allow for me to have a better flow during the day. Folkway norms have the same…

adherence to routines and perseveration”, interest in globes, maps, and routes, excellent memory, trouble defining personal space and understanding others feelings,“sensitivity to environment, loud noises, clothing and food textures, and odors”, and formal speaking (Aspennj.org). “ Some diagnosticians are relatively unfamiliar with Asperger Syndrome , and some experts…

Throughout life human beings are faced with culture and gender roles on a day to day basis. We see it on TV, in magazines, newspapers, books, at work, or even at home. We use these messages to understand gender roles and how to function within society. The implementing of gender roles in cultures begins from birth or early adolescence. From birth we learn about the expectations of being male or female and what it means to be male or female. For example, girls play with dolls while boys play with…

using methods like call and response over time and with the influence of other forms of music Gospel was born. “The gospel songs created by slaves used traditional African and rhythmic influences” (Gospel Origins). The church became a place for the semi free expression of slaves. It was the only place that slaves could meet without any white supervision or fear. The songs learned in the church were usually old traditional African songs, with a modern twist and became the songs that were sung…

Nordstrom is an upscale family-run retailer store. Most of Nordstrom’s shoppers are wealthy individuals willing to pay whatever the price is for high-end products. Therefore, the company makes every effort to offer its customer with the finest merchandise selection, quality, and value. The store strives itself to sell a broad range of fashionable apparel, shoes and accessories to the whole family, embracing well-known brands such as UGG, Tom Ford, Longchamp among others. Besides carrying…

The opera Moby Dick occurred on November 6, 2016, from 2 PM to 5 PM, at the Winspear Opera House in Downtown Dallas. The Dallas Opera performed the event, and famous performers included the following: Jay Hunter Morris as Captain Ahab, Stephen Costello as Greenhorn, Morgan Smith as Starbuck, Musa Ngqungwana as Queequeg, Jacqueline Echols as Pip, and Peter McGillivray as Stubb. The opera performance was completely backed by a professional orchestra, featuring every instrument one would expect in…

Friday Mornings I rushed my full stomach to my room and I pulled out the bottom of my semi formal clothings and pants drawer. Being the control freak that I am, I also picked out my brother’s outfit. My mother was kind enough to let me select my own outfit to school as a second grader. Enrolled in a small, private, and conservative Christian school, where the moms are very in everyone’s business; not many of my friends were allowed to pick out their “free friday” outfits. Although now, I…