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Culture, Clothing, Immigration, Emigration, and Migration
Culture, Clothing, Immigration, Emigration, and Migration
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Culture, Clothing, Immigration, Emigration, and Migration
Tracht is a local term in Germany used to refer to the country’s traditional cloths, hairstyles, beards and accessories. It is a common term among the Germans and a tradition related to this country. Leather knee-length trousers commonly identify tracht among men in German. Alternatively, they can wear short pants made from the same material together with wool socks along with rustic shoes. Women also have their attire under the same group of traditional clothing. Tracht among women includes the dirndl, which is a huge full-length skirt of dress (Gordeeva, 2012). This is worn alongside a bodice, which is a closefitting attire and an apron to complete the women’s tracht. Hats are also a common part of the complete tracht outfit.
Traditionally, the tracht was common among all Germans, but times have altered the dress code in most parts of the country. Currently, the tracht is associated with people residing in the southern part of Germany. For example, people from Bavaria and Munich still value this dress code as a prestigious wear. As such, the tracht is not an everyday costume for people to wear, but rather a ceremonial dress. It commands respect and value for tradition among its wearers. For example, people attending wedding ceremonies often find it fit to wear the tracht (Tiffany, 2012).
Tracht is a costume associated with traditions and not religion. Back in the days, everyone wore a tracht from men to women and children. However, it was highly associated with various characteristics in the society. In earlier times, it was a tradition kept with the aim of identifying the various social and legal groups in society. For example, married people could be identified with the way they dressed, and so could the single people in the community. Law enforcers in the society and judges were also identified by the tracht they wore whilst among other citizens.
The reason behind the wear during the olden days was keeping up with traditions. People had to have a distinct way of identifying each other in the society. For example, single individuals, married and divorced people were social statuses that were distinctively determined by way of dressing. Currently, modernization has revolutionized the way people dress and the tracht are among the least worn cloths in Germany. People wear the tracht in ceremonies for modesty purposes. Its significance as a traditional symbol is still thriving among the German people. Visitors to the country often identify the tracht among the dress codes they would expect to see many people upholding. Conversely, it is more of a common practice among people in the south of Germany than in the urban areas (Munich Found, 2004).
The tracht as aforementioned is a dress code that roots its source to the traditional days. During this time, German’s citizens considered it as a crucial wear that spoke volumes about their cultural practices and had identification among the people. Although the dress code was overridden by modern ways of dressing, it is still a vital part of German traditional practices (Tiffany, 2012).
In order for an individual to be properly assimilated into a new culture, she should reject the traditions and culture of her previous country and concentrate on those of the new country. Wearing items that identify an individual with a culture outside his or her adoptive country slows down the assimilation process, or worse, alienates the individual from his or her adoptive society. The statement is in reference to a case where one migrates to a new country or region, and the culture is different. I partially agree with this statement since one has the capability of accommodating new cultures while at the same time retaining previous ones. For example, in my case, I would want to retain a culture of wearing cloths bearing my country’s name. It is significant for me to preserve this culture to avoid losing my cultural roots. Indeed, if I were denied this opportunity, I would be disappointed since I would be losing an integral part of me.
References
Gordeeva, T. (2012. A glimpse from the past: Native German clothing (Dirndl and Tracht). German Culture. Retrieved on 14 Oct. 2013 from http://www.germanculture.com.ua/library/weekly/aa073100a.htm
Munich Found. (2004). Back on Tracht. Retrieved on 14 Oct. 2013 from http://www.munichfound.com/archives/id/96/article/1865/
Tiffany. (2012). Debunking myths about Germany: Trachten. No Ordinary Homestead. Retrieved on 14 Oct. 2013 from http://www.noordinaryhomestead.com/debunking-myths-about-germany/
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In this paper, I would like to give an in-depth discussion on the effects of intercultural communication on the Emiratis business community. I believe we all know that Vietnam is a multiethnic nation with a total of 54 tribes. This makes it a dynamic and culturally rich society. As Confucian followers, the Vietnamese are really devoted people who deeply observe the stringent Confucius ethical standards Jahn, GC. (2006).
For the Emiratis to succeed in their business activities in this country, they must learn the various aspects of Vietnamese culture. If they understand their cultural different, they will be in a better position to fit in without any problem (Herring, G.C., 2007). Some of the major aspects of the Vietnamese cultural practices that directly influence business include the following:
The Emiratis should begin their operations by establishing personal relationships with the Vietnamese. It is a communication norm to begin any transaction after building a very strong rapport (Murray, G., 1997).
All the business communications should be formal. The Vietnamese are so suspicious about foreigners. So, for the Emiratis to ensure that they are fully endorsed, they must ensure that all their deals are formalized.
It is the culture of Vietnamese to maintain loyalty and trust in their business operations. Therefore, when making communications, the involved parties must be truthful and fulfill all their pledges. Otherwise, they will contravene the Confucius doctrine of responsibility, obligation and benevolence.
When carrying out international communications, the Emiratis must ensure that they show regard to the elderly. This means that the decision of the old people should not be questioned. People should be respected not based on their education or experience, but based on their age (Peter C. P., 2005).
In conclusion, I would like to agree with the fact that Vietnam has lots of business opportunities that should be exploited. However, the foreign investors such as the Emirs must be well conversant with aspects of their culture. if they act this way, they will succeed in their business activities.
References
Herring, G.C.(2007) America’s Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950–1975.
Jahn, GC. (2006). The dream is not yet over. In: P. Fredenburg P, Hill B, editors. Sharing rice for peace and
prosperity in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Victoria, Australia: Sid Harta Publishers.
Murray, G. (1997). Vietnam: Dawn of a New Market. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
Peter C. P. (2005). Vietnamese-American Catholics. Ethnic American pastoral spirituality series.
Paulist Press.
culture of UAE
Introduction
UAE is the most globalized nation in the Middle East in light of the fact that Abu Dhabi, emirates with enormous oil riches and Dubai with entrepreneurial aptitudes was opened as business center point not long after in the wake of picking up autonomy from British. Much sooner than UAE had begun opening up to unhindered commerce, free development of work and joint business wanders then alternate nations in Middle East. One Mr. James is planning to invest in the country. Therefore, this paper will address the most important business customs that he should know.
Interview Questions
How does religion influence business here?
Are family and tribal connection related to business activities? How are social structure covered towards business success?
Are the people hospitable? What are the factors that make them or do not make them so?
What is considered as the normal working days?
Do people have extension in meetings if held officially?
What is the attitude of the people towards time? Are they time managers or not?
Does demographics such as age affect business in this country?
How does the status of the people affect business? How can one win both poor and affluent status of the people towards business success?
What are the business practices affected by culture?
What are the consequences of failing business cultures?
Meals Culture
The people of united Arab Emirate are known to have a culture of meals that is different from the others in the world. There have different styles asking for meals as well as those for turning meals. It is evident that the people always have a certain culture to ask for meals, though this is changing over time. For example, it is very easy to know if a person from Dubai is there for a meal or note. For those who want a mean and are really in need they always have a rush behavior when asking for the meal, but they do not want the mean they on the other hand tarnish the meal. However, this has changed over the years whereby the people of UAE are very hospital and this is a national culture intended to increase tourism in the country. The people of today, have a catchy behavior when asking for meals at homes and even in the hotels or restaurants. For the sake of this paper, the behavior will be analyzed based on those in business places. Today, they humbly ask for meals, at hotels. The other culture is when the people enjoy the means. When the people enjoy means them behavior differently. For example, the male will ask for more of the food, while the women will thank the management as ask to purchase take away meals for their kids if they were not with them. In addition, the people come back to the restaurant when they enjoy the meals. For a business case, the people just leave the business if they do not want east meals or make several excuses.
Body Language
The culture of UAE has various communications patterns embedded in one on one communication between individuals and between groups. Use of gesture is one of the communication patterns used by the people of UAE. However, there are several gesture and behaviors that are considered offensive to the people. Pointing at some with your hand is one of the gestures that is not accepted by the people of Dubai and UAE at large. In business, it is always not right for the businesspersons to look down while taking to the customers. In addition, shouting at some is a behavior not acceptable by the people of Dubai. In a meal, it is clear to the people of UAE that taking meals and talking is not permitted and is considered a taboo to the people. Sneezing while in a group of people without covering the nose is also considered as unethical behavior amid the people of UAE hence considered offensive. Women are not allowed to shake their body in front of the public in UAE. This is considered as against the culture of the people. Spitting carelessly in the public is a behavior note permitted by the people of UAE hence considered as an offensive behavior.
Gender
There are two different scenarios when it comes to gender issue in business in the UAE. The customers of UAE are in two groups the elderly and the youth or the generation Y. To the elderly, it is evident without doubt that the elderly are not for that men and women have the same right when it come to business issues. They considered the women a subordinates. For this reason, it is advisable that such clients are treated based on this culture in order to retain them as your clients. In such as case a male clients of that age should be handle with a male staff and so does a female client of that elderly age.
On the other hand, the generation Y, are not there discriminating gender. They consider male and female as equal when it comes to business. This is so because, even the current arms of government are there supporting women right hence taking part in business equally to men is one of the rights. Therefore, the existence of the mixed culture on male and women take in business demands the entrepreneur to differentiate the two groups when making business in order to maximize sales.
Conclusion
The UAE culture is known for its casual, great way and loose conduct and has solid vertical progression. Middle Easterners are reliable by nature and are firmly impacted by the estimations of their culture which they actualized in their associations. The administration and workers are relied upon to take after the institutionalized structure and arrangements of associations that are impacted by the Emirati culture and consequently, the Emirati culture has solid effect keeping in mind the end goal to actualize International business culture
Reference
Ahmed, M. M., Chung, K. Y., & Eichenseher, J. W. (2003). Business students’ perception of ethics and moral judgment: a cross-cultural study. Journal of Business Ethics, 43(1-2), 89-102.
Williams, J. (1998). Don’t they know it’s Friday: cross cultural considerations for business and life in the Gulf. Motivate.