Month: June 2005
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Final Paper
Paragraph one of my Poli Sci final paper! Mankind’s interactions with one another, whether social, political, or economical, are all controlled by rules. From formal laws and edicts, to accepted cultural norms or customs, mankind has created “institutions†that shape what he or she does, when, with whom, and under what circumstances. Whether it is…
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Cultural Norms
So I was Googling stuff up on Brazillian etiquette and cultural norms to better understand the gestures I’ve found common during Capoeira, when I found this site. It was pretty interesting and explained a few confusions. For example: To beckon someone, extend your palm face down and wave your fingers toward your body. To me…