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Proceeded to give me a pityful look.
Nah guys we're dutch, we take ages to marry, if at all.
You may have heard of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), but did you know there’s something called Cultural Intelligence (CQ) that many of us need to develop? According to Talaera, this quotient measures how well folks can interact with people from different backgrounds and adapt their behavior without abandoning their own identity.
The best way to develop this form of intelligence is to start in small ways, either by trying to learn a new language, watching International shows, or even just traveling beyond the place you grew up in. All of these methods can help an individual broaden their horizons and learn about the diverse ways of living that exist.
#22
On another occasion, I was asked if I was driving back to England (from California).
Edit: Thanks for the award.
#23
Biker guy with a pool cue in hand comes up to me with a look that nearly made me need new pants and asks me d**d seriously: "My dude, where the f**k do you keep putting that beer...?"
Me: "I'm Belgian. I've been drinking stronger s**t than this legally since I was 16..."
The biker guy: "Da**q is a Belgium?".
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You can’t understand different cultures by staying in your little bubble, which is why Dr. Louise Schriewer says people should make friends with people from diverse backgrounds and explore their way of life.
You can also get a travel guidebook for any place you plan to visit and read about it in detail so it's easier to immerse yourself in the culture later. It’s also really important to stay open to new ideas and ways of living, rather than expecting people from other backgrounds to fit the mould of your own country.
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He was talking about Martin luther from the reformation.
Americans often catch a lot of flak for the ignorant things they ask people, and the folks in this prove why that stereotype is so prevalent. In reality, most individuals from the US often try their best to respect other cultures and also use social media to learn about diverse ways of living.
There is always room for improvement, and hopefully travel can help bridge gaps in cultural understanding so folks don’t have such misunderstandings and misconceptions anymore.
We’d love to know if you’ve ever heard any absurd questions like this before about your own lifestyle? Do share your experiences in the comments below.
#28
Pepperoni is one of the most normal toppings over here so I don't know where he got the idea from that we don't have it.
#29
Recently, I've been asked: "Do you know where England is? And have you heard about Amsterdam?"
Another time, a friend I just met at a party told me: "I need advice about my polyamorous relationship, and since you're French you must know everything about it.".
#30
I answered no and added that we were ruled by Russia and had to fight for our freedom. For this I got a lecture that no, every country with white people had slaves at some point and I'm in denial. The amount of ignorance and audacity blew my mind.
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Just minutes before, they had told us they homeschool.
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Or maybe it used to exist in "the olden days" but it doesnt any more. She thought Irish people were from boston.
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“You guys got them things over there yet?”
Mate, we invented photography.
#38
Always told them 20:00 to be consistent.
#39
another asked me, online, in a chat room, if we had internet in Ireland.... on line.... in a chat room.
