Questions tagged 'Cultural Practices'
94 questions
How can you get rid of a duende?
How can you effectively get rid of a duende? I have been experiencing disturbances in my home that I believe may be related to a duende, which I understand is a mischievous spirit in folklore. What st...
Why do the Australians wear green and yellow uniforms in the olympics???
Why do Australians wear green and yellow uniforms in the Olympics instead of red, white, and blue like their national flag?
Jan 30, 2025
In Korea, eating dogs is very popular. Why then do we not do it in the US?
The practice of consuming dog meat is a cultural tradition in some parts of the world, including Korea, where it has historical roots. Why is it that this practice is not common or accepted in the Uni...
How would you rank these cultural foods?
How would you rank the following cultural foods in terms of popularity or taste? Mexican: tacos, salsa, rice, and beans Italian: pizza, pasta Chinese: fried rice, orange chicken German: hot dog, sausa...
Jan 26, 2025
How to french kiss when I haven’t learned enough French?
How can I improve my technique for french kissing if I haven't yet learned enough about the French language or culture? What are some tips or guidelines to help me feel more confident?
How do you say “grandpa” in polish?
How do you say "grandpa" in Polish? I used to call my Polish grandpa "Jaw-Jew," which is how I believed it was pronounced. Is that pronunciation accurate, and how is the word spelled in Polish?
how do you say “Happy anniversary” in Japanese?
How do you say "Happy Anniversary" in Japanese? Additionally, are there any cultural nuances or variations in expression that I should be aware of when using this phrase?
Jan 17, 2025
Hetalia World Series Episode 28 tissue reference ?
In Episode 28 of Hetalia World Series, there is a scene where America and Japan are in Japan, and they receive a free pack of tissues from a lady on the street. America is quite happy about it, but Ja...
How do Filipinos pronounce the word “frappe”?
I have noticed that Filipinos pronounce the word "frappe" in different ways. Some say "frapp," while others pronounce it as "fra-pay." Can anyone shed light on the reasons behind these variations in p...
how do you say the fruit “orange” in tagalog?
How do you say the fruit "orange" in Tagalog? Additionally, are there any interesting cultural associations or uses of the word in Filipino society?