Leslie CP #2


Leslie CP #2 CIES Building 5/16/18 4-5 pm

At this meeting, we used the “Describing Your Country and Culture” handout. We started with the first question of the nine listed: “What is a common way to greet each other in your first culture (verbal and nonverbal communication) and how does this change depending on gender and relationship?”

We talked about these customs in Angola and the U.S. Then he asked me about his observations of children since he has been in Tallahassee. He said he has been invited into homes with children and spoken to adults with children in other settings. He said the children ignored him. He wondered why the parents have not taught their children about greeting and speaking with adults. He said he did not understand this and wanted me to explain. I assured him that is was nothing to do with him, not to take it personally, and that his questions were valid. My explanation and our related discussion in many areas, including parenting, lasted for almost the rest of the time. We will continue with the handout questions at future meetings.

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