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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
When living and working in another country, there are numerous things to consider
apart from the more obvious ones of climate, language, religion, currency, etc. Some
important considerations are less obvious. For example, do you have a pet or do you enjoy a
hobby such as horse riding? Your animal or hobby may be perceived in a completely
different light in another culture so it’s important to consider the significance given to
specific animals in different parts of the world and general perceptions towards them.
One example which is often mentioned in popular press is the case of dogs. In some
cultures, like the US or UK, dogs are loved and considered a great pet to have at home and
with the family. In other cultures, such as those where Islam is the majority religion, dogs
may be perceived as dirty or dangerous. Muslims’ treatment of dogs is still a matter
of debate amongst Islamic scholars . While these animals are widely considered by many
Western cultures to be ‘man’s best friend’, the Koran describes them as unhygienic.
Muslims will therefore avoid touching a dog unless he can wash his hands immediately
afterwards, and they will almost never keep a dog in their home.
In Iran, for instance, a cleric once denounced ‘the moral depravity’ of dog owners
and even demanded their arrest. If you are an international assignee living and working in
Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country, you should remember this when inviting Arab
counterparts to your house in case you have a dog as a pet. This is just one example of how
Islam and other cultural beliefs can impact on aspects of everyday life that someone else
may not even question. A Middle Eastern man might be very surprised when going to Japan,
for instance, and seeing dogs being dressed and pampered like humans and carried around
in baby prams!
Dogs are not the only animals which are perceived quite differently from one culture
to another. In India, for example, cows are sacred and are treated with the utmost respect.
Conversely in Argentina, beef is a symbol of national pride because of its tradition and the
high quality of its cuts. An Indian working in Argentina who has not done his research or
participated in a cross cultural training programme such as Doing Business in Argentina
may be surprised at his first welcome dinner with his Argentinean counterparts where a
main dish of beef would be served.
It is therefore crucial to be aware of the specific values assigned to objects or
animals in different cultures to avoid faux-pas or cultural misunderstandings, particularly
when living and working in another culture. Learning how people value animals and other
symbols around the world is one of the numerous cultural examples discussed in
Communicaid’s intercultural training courses. Understanding how your international
colleagues may perceive certain animals can help you ensure you aren’t insensitive and it
may even provide you with a good topic for conversation.
(Source: https://www.communicaid.com/)
Question 1. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Dogs and different beliefs in the world.
B. Perceptions of animals across cultures.
C. Muslims and their opinions about animals.
D. What should be learnt before going to another country.
Question 2. According to paragraph 2, which sentence is INCORRECT?
A. Dogs are well-treated and loved in the US and UK.
B. Muslims are those considering dogs as their best pets at home.
C. People whose religion is Islam don’t like having dogs in their home.
D. The dog is a typical example of different views in the world about animals.
Question 3. The word “unhygienic” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
____________.
A. unreliable B. undependable C. unhealthy D. unacceptable
Question 4. What does the word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. you are an international assignee
B. you are living and working in Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country
C. you are having a dog as pet.
D. a cleric once denounced the moral depravity of dog owners and even demanded their
arrest
Question 5. The word “pampered” in the third paragraph could be best replaced by
__________.
A. indulged B. made up C. taken care of D. respected
Question 6. The author mentioned cows in paragraph 4 as an example of _______________.
A. a symbol of a nation for its high quality of nutrients.
B. sacred animals in Argentina.
C. the animals that are differently perceived in numerous cultures.
D. which may cause surprise for Argentinian people at dinner.
Question 7. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. It’s important to value the objects or animals in different countries before going there.
B. To avoid cultural shocks, people should not live or work in another culture.
C. Understanding different perceptions of animals will help you avoid faux-pas in another
