Transcultural Flashcards
Type of food should be served to Mr. Ali to maintain his Muslim tradition
NO pork, no blood, can only eat HALAL meat (goat, beef; blessed by Immam; brine Abraham: Ismael (Muslim) and Isaac)
Who should call if muslim asked for spiritual blessing?
Religious Leader: Prophet Muhammad
Priesthood: Caliph and/or Imam (Quiapo)
Place of worship in Islam
Mosque –onion-shaped
hour of death, muslim will have to face which direction?
east
in islam “koran” is very sacred and should not be filed.
true
the 99 beads in muslim prayer correspond to names and virtues of allah.
true
the determinants of human health and death is caused by 40% human behavior.
true
etic is an approach in anthropological research wherein knowledge of a culture is gained from direct experience or directly from those who have experienced it.
false. emic
emic is an approach in anthropological research wherein knowledge of a culture is gained through observation and perspective pf the professional.
false
kind of food should be serve to orthodox jew?
no pork, no blood, can only eat “KOSHER” food
religious priest of orthodox jew?
Rabbi
Circumcision in orthodox jew
8th day
worship of jewish people
temple
sacred book of jewish people is called the old testament
torah
christianity is considered as continuation of judaism
true
Buddhist diet
● Food restriction (No pork (parasite that they are scared of), vegetarian)
as a monk he requested to spend an hour of meditation. when he uses his prayer beads, which kind of prayer do you expect?
recite the mantra
in Buddhism, karma means
human actions have future effects
as a foreigner (Myanmar) to this country, you expect the most difficult task for Mr. Auring is bridging:
- language barrier
- adherence to health care requirements
- fear of cultural imposition
- ethnocentricity of our society
1
mr aung expressed discomfort with all white clothing.
death and mourning
In working in an international environment, the ff are the benefits?
- Cultural sensitivity/awareness
- Respect for different perspective and world views
- Development of language skills
- Strengthen the ability to interact and network smoothly with people
- Enhances our CV
• Power and social networking to achieve changes that benefit the organization
Political