Posted on October 13, 2009 by BC
Anyone who has paid any attention over the last several months knows that 2009 is the year marking Amman’s centennial. Banners, flags, and special events have pointed to this fact all year. 2009 also happens to be the 10 year anniversary of HM King Abdullah II’s ascension to the throne, so all-in-all it truly is [...]
Filed under: American Culture, Amman, Arab Culture, Jordan, Local Life, cross-cultural experiences, culture | Tagged: Amman, Arab Culture, centennial, Crossing Cultures, culture, Jordan, parade | 5 Comments »
Posted on May 16, 2009 by BC
I have two other posts brewing – one on the Pope’s visit and another on the local zoo, but while those are percolating a little here’s a thought on . . .
Power distance in Jordanian Culture
In grad school we learned about “Power Distance” and the role it plays in culture. Anyone who has had any [...]
Filed under: American Culture, Arab Culture, Intercultural Notes, Jordan, Local Customs, Local Life, cross-cultural experiences, culture | Tagged: Arab Culture, Crossing Cultures, culture, Jordan, Power Distance, Sociolinguistics | 2 Comments »
Posted on March 16, 2009 by BC
It had been a bad day already.
The toilet was broken. The kids were nutty and hard to get out the door by 7:30 AM. At school I had a test and a presentation. After school Victoria and the kids were locked out, so I had to leave a study session early and make the long [...]
Filed under: Local Life, cross-cultural experiences, culture | Tagged: destruction of property, scripture, cross-cultural adaptation, culture, Arab Culture, Crossing Cultures | 9 Comments »
Posted on January 23, 2009 by BC
A long time civil rights leader and companion of Martin Luther King, Jr., Reverend Joseph Lowery, stirred up a little controversy in some circles due to the benediction he gave at President Obama’s inauguration on Tuesday. The benediction which lasted a little over 5 minutes asked for God’s guidance and forgiveness, expressed thanks for [...]
Filed under: YouTube Video, culture, prayer | Tagged: Barack Obama, Civil Rights Era, culture, Joseph Lowery, prayer, Raciscm | 7 Comments »
