Why culture is important Culture is the ideas

Why culture is important Culture is the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. It influences their views, their values, their humor, their hopes, their loyalties and their fears. Cultural diversity generally makes a place much more tolerable. Respecting other cultures is a key element in an equal world.

Cultural differences between Ireland Spain Shop opening times. Rubbish collection (once a week). Meal times. Working day. Sockets in bathrooms (against the law). Festivals. Bars/Clubs. Weather (influencing habits).

Are there any more? Can you think of any more ways in which Spanish culture may be different from Irish (or any other nation’s) culture. For example, how does it compare to some cultural aspects of Asian countries? What about teenage life? What about family life?

Teenagers in Ireland enjoy a very culturally satisfying life. There are many events/activities specifically aimed at young people. A lot of teenagers get to travel in school or join an exchange programme and visit overseas. Once over 18, many teenagers go to the States for the Summer on a J 1 visa. This means that the students can live and work in the USA for 3 months.

Family differences Generally speaking, in Spain, families seem to spend more time together. Older generations in Ireland get respect from younger generations, just like in Spain. Every Sunday, the streets are filled with families out walking together. Younger generations in Ireland are constantly becoming more and more forward thinking, like it Spain. In Ireland, there is less of a focus on this quality time. Also, in Ireland, most people move out of home when they finish school.

Food and meal times As we’ve said, mealtimes is one area where Spain and Ireland extremely different. Not only do we eat at different times, we also eat at a different pace. Here in Spain, people take their time while eating. In Ireland, mealtimes pass much quicker. Also, people eat out in restaurants a lot more here in Spain.

Food idioms The following is a list of idioms related to food. Idioms are phrases that have a different meaning to the meaning of the words in the phrase. Everyone, with your partner, try to guess what they all mean. Are you ready?

Food idioms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A lemon A piece of cake Bread and butter Bring home the bacon Cheap as chips Cry over spilt milk Cup of tea Have your cake and eat it too Take it with a pinch of salt

Food idioms (with examples) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A lemon A piece of cake Bread and butter Bring home the bacon Cheap as chips Cry over spilt milk Cup of tea Have your cake and eat it too Take it with a pinch of salt 1. The old car I bought was a lemon. 2. Yesterday’s exam was a piece of cake. 3. Teaching is my bread and butter. 4. I’m looking for a new job so I can start to bring home the bacon. 5. These shoes were cheap as chips. 6. There is no point in crying over spilt milk. 7. Mountain climbing is not my cup of tea. 8. She doesn’t want to work hard, but she wants a pay rise. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. 9. Take what he says with a pinch of salt.

Stereotypes While cultural diversity is an important aspect of our world, it can also lead to stereotypes. Here’s a short video on how stupid you look when you use stereotypes. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=XUO 59 Emi 3 eo Not all stereotypes are bad and some can have some truth in them. Can you think of any stereotypes about places and if there is any element of truth to them?

With your partner. . . I want you all to spend 5 -10 mins discussing the importance of cultural diversity. LIKE DISLIKE To enjoy can’t stand To be fond of despise Mention the danger of stereotypes. To love loathe Across is a list of synonyms for the verbs LIKE and DISLIKE, to help you. To adore can’t bear To be keen on detest Talk about aspects you like in Spanish, Irish or any other culture.