It's been some time..
Just submitted a final assginment yesterday and finished the semester with what I thought was the best tutorial this semester - Body Language/Non-verbal Language (Intercultural Communication). Every single student participated in the discussion, it was certainly very appealing =)
Interesting facts:
1. While we are familiar with the handshake/hug greeting, in Matavai, a formal greeting after a long separation involves "scratching each other's head and tenples with a shark's tooth, to the point of bleeding"!
2. In most cultures, direct eye contact is a sigh of listening and showing respect; in the black culture, personal eye contact is a way of indicating disapproval.
3. When someone winks at you, it probably connotes flirting, but when Nigerians wink at their children, it is signalling their children to leave the room, and in India, winking may be perceived as an insult.
4. The ''OK'' gesture we normally flash is the most obscene gesture in Latin America!
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After submitting my assignment, I met up with Xia to have a belated-birthday celebration =)
Had dinner and we watched Mao's Last Dancer ! Who better to watch with than someone who grew up with the communist regime in China? hehe
Definitely an engrossing and heart-felt watch, depicting the prices you pay as you strive for your dreams =) And being courageous and mentally strong in times of uncertainty, and to stand by your unwavering faith! Not to forget the three graceful ballet pieces in the show, which indisputably, are world class performances =) Eastern version of Billy Elliot, this movie is an emminent experience to enjoy. Kudos to Li CunXin, Chi Cao and all the other awesome casts! Respect! [why did I give up Ballet?]
Had ice-cream before I headed home =)
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Woke up feeling all dizzy and decided to work from home instead.
Ahhh.. so much more to do before I can focus on my studies, I need to get this task done ASAP..
My eyes are so tired, all that's left to motivate me now is the $$$$$! *ka-ching*
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I will manage =) Oosh!
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On another note, Year 2 is done with! =)
PS: I will remember you.
Just submitted a final assginment yesterday and finished the semester with what I thought was the best tutorial this semester - Body Language/Non-verbal Language (Intercultural Communication). Every single student participated in the discussion, it was certainly very appealing =)
Interesting facts:
1. While we are familiar with the handshake/hug greeting, in Matavai, a formal greeting after a long separation involves "scratching each other's head and tenples with a shark's tooth, to the point of bleeding"!
2. In most cultures, direct eye contact is a sigh of listening and showing respect; in the black culture, personal eye contact is a way of indicating disapproval.
3. When someone winks at you, it probably connotes flirting, but when Nigerians wink at their children, it is signalling their children to leave the room, and in India, winking may be perceived as an insult.
4. The ''OK'' gesture we normally flash is the most obscene gesture in Latin America!
**
After submitting my assignment, I met up with Xia to have a belated-birthday celebration =)
Had dinner and we watched Mao's Last Dancer ! Who better to watch with than someone who grew up with the communist regime in China? hehe
Definitely an engrossing and heart-felt watch, depicting the prices you pay as you strive for your dreams =) And being courageous and mentally strong in times of uncertainty, and to stand by your unwavering faith! Not to forget the three graceful ballet pieces in the show, which indisputably, are world class performances =) Eastern version of Billy Elliot, this movie is an emminent experience to enjoy. Kudos to Li CunXin, Chi Cao and all the other awesome casts! Respect! [why did I give up Ballet?]
Had ice-cream before I headed home =)
**
Woke up feeling all dizzy and decided to work from home instead.
Ahhh.. so much more to do before I can focus on my studies, I need to get this task done ASAP..
My eyes are so tired, all that's left to motivate me now is the $$$$$! *ka-ching*
**
I will manage =) Oosh!
**
On another note, Year 2 is done with! =)
PS: I will remember you.
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