Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 93. Weird... or just different? (with James & Aaron)
Apr 11, 2012
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Weird or Just Different?
- Luke prompts a discussion about cultural differences, highlighting that what seems weird might just be different.
- He references a TED Talk titled "Weird, or Just Different?"
Addressing Systems
- Derek Sivers' TED Talk illustrates cultural contrasts with the example of Japanese and American addresses.
- Japanese addresses prioritize blocks over streets, ordered by construction date, not numerical sequence.
Greetings
- The podcasters discuss hugging and kissing as greetings.
- In some cultures, like Italy, physical touch is common, while in others, like Japan, it's less so.