Culture

What are some things that define a culture?

What do you think is interesting about your culture?

When people from other countries think about your culture, what do they usually think of?

In your culture is it polite to be straightforward and direct when you talk to someone? To whom is it OK and to whom is it not OK?

What has surprised you when you've met people from other countries?

Have you looked at Internet pages from a different culture? If so, how were they different from those of your own culture?

What do you like about your culture?

What don't you like about your culture?

How do young people in your culture behave differently from older people?

Are there many people of different cultures in your country? Are you friends with any?

Have you ever felt confused by the actions of someone from another culture? If so, tell me about it.

Who in your culture do you admire most?

What your culture are you most proud about?

Why do you think culture is important?

If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?

Would you ever consider marrying or dating someone from another culture?

Would you ever consider living permanently in a country other than your home country? Why or why not?

What is considered to be polite in your culture?

What is considered rude in your culture?

If a group of people just came to your country from overseas, what advice would you give them?

What do you think is important when visiting another culture?

Do you think "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" is always good advice? Why or why not?

What culture besides your own do you admire and why?

Do you pray before each meal?

How would you feel when you leave your home culture and enter into a completely new culture?

What is the best/most important thing your culture has given to the world?

What is culture shock?

Have you ever experienced culture shock?

In your culture is it polite to be straightforward and direct when you talk to someone? To whom is it OK and to whom is it not OK?

What customs do you practice?

How are elders treated in your culture?

Is food a big part of your culture? What food can you recommend?

Are you friends with anybody from a different culture? Which is it?

What languages are spoken in your culture?

In your culture, what do people think about tattoos and body piercings? What do people think about men who have long hair? What do you think?

In your culture, what topics are rude to discuss? Why are they rude? What do people enjoy talking about?

What conversation tips would you give to someone who is visiting your native country?

How do you greet people in your culture?

How are holidays celebrated in your culture?