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That other shoe I have been fretting? Did drop, but is a relief. Still hurts though
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<blockquote data-quote="SuZir" data-source="post: 532657" data-attributes="member: 14557"><p>Socially acceptable way of conveying yourself is so very much a cultural thing. A good example would be, that if I now needed to make a job application there I would list my foreign language skills and I would need to tell the level of my English skills with the grade from 0 to 4 there 0 would be none and 4 excellent/fluent. I would have very hard time on deciding between 2 and 3 because while I do understand both spoken and written English well (that would be 3 in that scale), I do have an accent (maybe 2,5) and my written English is not that good (2.) Someone from the different culture with the same level of skill would give themselves a different grade. It is not a problem when you are operating inside that one culture. Everyone understand what is being implied. The problem comes then you cross the cultural lines. Of course if you are aware of cultural differences you can make a correct assessment, but if not, in the worst case scenario you can end up with hiring a worker whom you thought would speak some foreign language like a native and who in fact speaks just enough to order a dinner in the restaurant. And no one has lied, just had a different cultural concept when it comes to things like these.</p><p></p><p>But back to topic. I also think the greatest strength in my difficult child is his resilience. That is also the thing I'm putting my hope into. While his stubbornness can be infuriating it also works for his favour when he really wants something. He does not give up easily. And luckily not all hate him. For example the coach he works one on one a lot does seem to like him. difficult child makes him want to strangle him at times but the coach is also able to see much good in difficult child and not only his talent. I did found out what I could about this specialist they are going to use and he sounds very qualified. So let's hope the best that he can come up with ideas to make situation better for everyone and help difficult child to handle all the expectations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SuZir, post: 532657, member: 14557"] Socially acceptable way of conveying yourself is so very much a cultural thing. A good example would be, that if I now needed to make a job application there I would list my foreign language skills and I would need to tell the level of my English skills with the grade from 0 to 4 there 0 would be none and 4 excellent/fluent. I would have very hard time on deciding between 2 and 3 because while I do understand both spoken and written English well (that would be 3 in that scale), I do have an accent (maybe 2,5) and my written English is not that good (2.) Someone from the different culture with the same level of skill would give themselves a different grade. It is not a problem when you are operating inside that one culture. Everyone understand what is being implied. The problem comes then you cross the cultural lines. Of course if you are aware of cultural differences you can make a correct assessment, but if not, in the worst case scenario you can end up with hiring a worker whom you thought would speak some foreign language like a native and who in fact speaks just enough to order a dinner in the restaurant. And no one has lied, just had a different cultural concept when it comes to things like these. But back to topic. I also think the greatest strength in my difficult child is his resilience. That is also the thing I'm putting my hope into. While his stubbornness can be infuriating it also works for his favour when he really wants something. He does not give up easily. And luckily not all hate him. For example the coach he works one on one a lot does seem to like him. difficult child makes him want to strangle him at times but the coach is also able to see much good in difficult child and not only his talent. I did found out what I could about this specialist they are going to use and he sounds very qualified. So let's hope the best that he can come up with ideas to make situation better for everyone and help difficult child to handle all the expectations. [/QUOTE]
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