CULTURAL QA 04202403
Q1 What was your best random conversation with a stranger?
KR 1 Such conversation is not rendered by a good man; so that a
Roman holiday boy admission even if it is true is unwelcome; and she
tolerated such as tackling the customer which happens to a lady in office
every day; and finally, it is added that HE IS A STORYTELLER. TV serials
are good to take away time or to relax and switch off.
Q2 Can you tell me about some FACTS OF LIFE?
KR Facts of life is immaturity observations even among the old. For a
couple of years such things as 3rd generation I was wondering from where
those 3rd generations get the ideas to question and 2nd gen live so fast a
life.
One day I was listening to fast and furious my grandson was
listening; I asked him; how is that music? He said in a flash:” Thatha, the
rhythm is complete”; there as a general music lover, I could understand
that life is a rhythm; whoever, whenever wherever one lived, unless there
is a rhythm for him, one cannot live; it is not prayer, vedam, rituals, no
cell phone or yes cell phone etc etc; it is living appropriate.
Rama when lived in the forest had a lot of people so HE did not
depend only on Viswamitra or his bow and arrow; but relied on that crowd
wherever one went in those days living; living with the earth's rhythm. He
went by plane which many did not do in those days. Even today we went by
viscount and Jet; and grandson by Jet and supersonic; only speed altered;
life was rhythmic; many even today cannot afford a plane-do exist.
Ashwattaman knew the nuclear fission with the fusion; Arjuna
restrained it from; Krishna a yadav could diffuse it; but Hiroshima and
Nagasaki could not be saved by modern science; that grandson was not
taught. People lived and we are so healthy after 5000 years, WHICH THAT
GRANDSON WAS NOT TAUGHT. So, life is the same-not even similar- and all had
all the science and all had so many desires in handling them; so, prayers
etc were only secondary in all generations as we are today or else why 108
Upanishads telling the same thing palatable in different cooking? All
today's grandfathers were only the same grandchildren then, as we see
today, asking the same question in different styles. Even in treta yuga
yagnas were done only by a few and the rest were only Yajaman. My grandma
used to toss the chip high, grab the kundumani from the playing board and
catch the chip also; today American children and Indian children throw the
ball high and flinch it or swipe or kick and call them by many names. But
they did not enjoy my grandma's game.
If someone were to ask me, how those old puranas are genuine and
were they verified/; I tell them: Did your grandson knew about all modern
gadgets he is talking about? Perceptions of today are so many hearsays; no
one lived with it all the time; curiosity compares him to the grandpa as
grandpa did not hold in his hand. What was he holding the killi-thandu or
pambaram is not held by today-grandson which we don’t narrate to them. We
have to teach them life was always faster; or else how many of you, at
least once, had not uttered, “looks married yesterday only; but daughter is
given in marriage. “Let us teach the posterity HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
SCIENCE AND VEDAS. We were rushing to the office, when our wives were
looking after the kids' needs; today the rush is different in different
cars and the duty is done in the same order. KR IRS 3424
Q3 What are the best one line Jokes you have ever heard or read?
KR Good
Q4 What are the biggest culture shocks people face when coming to
Germany?
A4 Ann Crump,Lives in Wilmington, DE (2018–present)9h
1. Stickler for Rules: Germans are extremely particular about social rules
and public conduct. They do not tolerate misconduct like talking loudly in
public or not tipping restaurant staff.
2. Cleanliness: German streets are spotless, and citizens prioritize
cleanliness and hygiene in their surroundings.
3. Love for Bacon: Germans have a strong affinity for bacon, incorporating
it into many dishes throughout the day.
4. Total Shutdown on Sundays: Everything is closed on Sundays in Germany,
as it is considered a public holiday.
5. Lack of Customer Service: Germans are self-reliant, and there is a lack
of emphasis on customer service in various situations.
6. Old-Fashioned Traditions: Germany still embraces fashion and traditions
from the 1980s, which can be surprising to newcomers.
7. Fully Furnished Homes: It is common for previous homeowners to leave
behind heavy items like kitchen cabinets, creating a cultural shock for new
residents.
8. No Rules for Queues: Standing in line is not strictly enforced in
Germany, leading to a more relaxed approach to queuing up.
9. No Speed Limits: The Autobahn’s lack of speed limits can be shocking to
non-natives accustomed to regulated driving speeds.
10. Polite and Welcoming Attitude: Despite some cultural differences,
Germans are known for their friendliness and welcoming nature towards
newcomers.
KR I left it as such because it may be some information to read; but is
that the viz THOSE ACTIONS are meaning of GERMAN or what culture shock is
there only?; such acts are in every nation?; in 1960 have you walked
through Madurai lanes?; lane means only a cycle can ride; and homes with
the cattle one can see through the open doors; and those lanes were spic
and span clean; today highways are stinking and even in Germany; should I
release a photo? Culture is a stray word used; they are the Germans beer
drunkards; maybe that is culture; but even today competitions are held. And
beer cans are littered on the roads; but cleaned later. So, keeping the
street unclean and clean is in their blood. It is like telling Finland is
the happiest nation by taking a few yardsticks; if I were to shoot one more
category the nine pins will fall down. Can a fin-lander after losing the
child be happier when the interview took place?
In Finland there is a poem collection of 1800 AD called KALEVALA in
Finnish; translated in English is this: “A divine maiden of the air
descends to undifferentiated waters. She becomes pregnant from the wind and
a duck lays an egg on her leg. Incubating, it grows too hot to touch. When
she flinches, it falls, and the world, sun, and moon are formed from the
shards. Then comes her son, Väinämöinen, who sows the forests. And things
take a turn for the worse. He gets into a contest with a wiseman from the
North, captures him in a mire. As a last resort, the defeated offers his
sister’s hand in marriage. But Aino would rather drown than wed
Väinämöinen. And from her mother’s tears come the rivers, come the birches,
come the cuckoos, who still sing these songs of sorrow.” So sorrow is
everywhere and also happiness; in statistics, 6 laughter among the 10 is
60% while within 100 6% and if 1000 0.6%. Can 60% could be correct?
So too culture classification by that land person. He is a
patriot.
K Rajaram IRS 3424
Q5 What did you smell upon entering someone’s home that made you want
to leave as soon as possible?
KR It depends on the food they take and the woman at home. Have
you visited any Chinese home in China or the USA? Many non- veg homes will
stink. People call the stink we say as a taste and aroma. Ramakrishna
Parama hamsa story is: on a rainy day, a fish seller lady had to stay
inside the home of a flower vendor; she couldn't sleep in the night because
the flower smell was so high; so, she spilled water in her basket and slept
in the fish smell. VASANA is a great tatvam in our Vedas,
K Rajaram IRS 3424
On Wed, 3 Apr 2024 at 08:53, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <
[email protected]> wrote:
> CULTURAL QA 04-2024-03
>
> All the below QA are from QUORA DIGEST to me on 03-04-2024.
>
> Selected Quora answers by generally interesting are included. Still they
> need not be 100% correct answers. One joke is included.
>
> Compiled and posted by R Gopalakrishnan, 80, on 03-4-2024
>
> Q1 What was your best random conversation with a stranger?
>
> Adarsh Kumar,Connoisseur of Storytelling 7y
>
> Mumbai Airport, Jet Airways ticket counter:
>
> She: Do you have any specific seat preference, sir?
>
> Me(lightly): A seat beside a cute girl would be great.
>
> She(smiling): Sure, you can take that chair and sit beside me.
>
> Slightly taken aback by that unexpected response.
>
> Me: Not now, but maybe some other time. You can give me your number and I
> would definitely call you next time I’m in the city.
>
> She: That’s private.
>
> Me (delivering my well rehearsed dialogue): Ultimate privacy is a myth.
> God sees everything. The cloud records everything. NSA files everything.
> So, live transparently and don't waste useless energy hiding yourself.
>
> She (placing the ticket on the counter): Here’s your ticket, sir. If it’s
> meant to be, we’ll meet again. Till then have a nice journey.
>
> Me(with a wide smile): Thank you.
>
> Later in the flight while I was reading a novel, my attention diverted
> towards something scribbled at the back of my ticket which I was using as a
> bookmark. To my horror I saw this:
>
> A half written name and mobile number with a smiley. One of the security
> staff must have torn and kept the other half. I re-winded that conversation
> and cursed myself a million times for not paying attention.
>
> Now, every time I travel through Mumbai I just glance through the Jet
> Airways counter once, just in case....
>
> My note- The QA purpose is to mention that one should pay full attention
> to things. The person who has answered is a civilized matured man.
>
> Q2 Can you tell about some FACTS OF LIFE ?
>
> A2 Shiv Tandon,23h
>
> A young man asked his grandfather,"Grandpa, how did you live in the past
> without technology . . .
>
> without computers,without drones
>
> without bitcoins,without Internet connection
>
> without TVs.without air conditioners
>
> without cars,without mobile phones?"
>
> Grandpa answered:
>
> "Just as your generation lives today . . .
>
> no prayers,no compassion,no respect ,no GMRC,no real education,poor
> personality,there is no human kindness,there is no shame,there is no
> modesty,there is no honesty.
>
> We, the people born between the years 1930-1980, were the blessed ones.
> Our lives are a living proof."
>
> ¶ While playing and riding a bike, we have never worn a helmet.
>
> ¶ after school we did our homework ourselves and we always played in
> meadows until sunset
>
> ¶ We played with real friends, not virtual friends.
>
> ¶ If we were thirsty, we would drink frim the fountain, from the
> waterfalls, faucet water, not mineral water.
>
> ¶ We never worried and get sick even as we shared the same cup or plate
> with our friends.
>
> ¶ We never gained weight by eating bread and pasta every day.
>
> ¶ Nothing happened to our feet despite walking barefoot.
>
> ¶ We never used food supplements to stay healthy.
>
> ¶ We used to make our own toys and play with them.
>
> ¶ Our parents were not rich. They gave us love, not material gifts.
>
> ¶ We never had a cell phone, DVD, PSP, game console, Xbox, video games,
> PC, laptop, internet chat . . . but we had true friends.
>
> ¶ We visited our friends without being invited and shared and enjoyed the
> food with their family.
>
> Parents lived nearby to take advantage of family time.
>
> ¶ We may have had black and white photos, but you can find colorful
> memories in these photos.
>
> ¶ We are a unique and the most understanding generation, because we are
> the last generation that listened to their parents.
>
> And we are also the first ones who were forced to listen to their children…
>
> Q3 What are the best one line Jokes you have ever heard or read?
>
> A3 Tom Merfy, Tue
>
> Here are a few classic one-liner jokes:
>
> 1. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked
> surprised.
>
> 2. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
>
> 3. I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.
>
> 4. I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won't stop sending me
> vacation ads.
>
> 5. I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.
>
> 6. I'm on a whiskey diet. I've lost three days already.
>
> 7. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.
>
> 8. I'm trying to organize a hide and seek competition, but it's hard to
> find good players.
>
> 9. Parallel lines have so much in common. It's a shame they'll never meet.
>
> 10. I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.
>
> These one-liners are often used for quick laughs and are popular for their
> simplicity and wit.
>
> Q4 What are the biggest culture shocks people face when coming to
> Germany?
>
> A4 Ann Crump,Lives in Wilmington, DE (2018–present)9h
>
> 1. Stickler for Rules: Germans are extremely particular about social
> rules and public conduct. They do not tolerate misconduct like talking
> loudly in public or not tipping restaurant staff.
>
> 2. Cleanliness: German streets are spotless, and citizens prioritize
> cleanliness and hygiene in their surroundings.
>
> 3. Love for Bacon: Germans have a strong affinity for bacon, incorporating
> it into many dishes throughout the day.
>
> 4. Total Shutdown on Sundays: Everything is closed on Sundays in Germany,
> as it is considered a public holiday.
>
> 5. Lack of Customer Service: Germans are self-reliant, and there is a
> lack of emphasis on customer service in various situations.
>
> 6. Old-Fashioned Traditions: Germany still embraces fashion and
> traditions from the 1980s, which can be surprising to newcomers.
>
> 7. Fully Furnished Homes: It is common for previous homeowners to leave
> behind heavy items like kitchen cabinets, creating a cultural shock for new
> residents.
>
> 8. No Rules for Queues: Standing in line is not strictly enforced in
> Germany, leading to a more relaxed approach to queuing up.
>
> 9. No Speed Limits: The Autobahn’s lack of speed limits can be shocking
> to non-natives accustomed to regulated driving speeds.
>
> 10. Polite and Welcoming Attitude: Despite some cultural differences,
> Germans are known for their friendliness and welcoming nature towards
> newcomers.
>
> Q5 What did you smell upon entering someone’s home that made you
> want to leave as soon as possible?
>
> A5 John Mac Callum,20h
>
> Many many moons ago I was a telephone engineer visiting several house each
> day. Upon entering this one house I asked where their phone was and was
> directed into the living room. I became aware that the place smelt of shit.
> Ugh! That phone was OK so asked if there were any others and was taken
> upstairs to a bedroom which also smelt of shit. Fixed the fault and
> wondered how people could live like this. Returned to my van to do my
> paperwork and … the van started to smell of shit … looked at my shoes and
> went OMG! Still makes me cringe every time I think of it.
>
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