Tag: culture learning
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Perception
What is your perception of Saudi Arabia? (assuming you have never visited) I’m sure there are certain images or preconceived notions which naturally bubble to the forefront of your mind. Where did your perception come from? Media? Friends? Perception of a particular culture almost never turns out to true when one finally comes in contact…
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When Language Learning, ask “how” not “why”
A wise man once told me, as I was about to head off overseas for the first, “Don’t ask ‘why’ ask ‘how’.” I’ve never forgotten this good advice. If you really want to learn a language, or if you are living in a new culture and really want to fit in, questioning the legitimacy of…
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Crispy Vietnamese Noodles and a Memory
As you might know, I live in Penang, Malaysia. I used to live in Vietnam. Not much Vietnamese food in Penang, unfortunately, but plenty of other great cuisine. I was at my favorite hawker stalls the other day (for you locals, we call it “Lucky 99”) and my wife ordered a dish from a Chinese…
Author Mark W Sasse 