Exercise #8c
1. As soon as Todd arrives, he experiences the discomfort of being disoriented in a
1. As soon as Todd arrives, he experiences the discomfort of being disoriented in a
strange new place. What happens at the airport?
-he couldn't find his driver because of a spelling mistake
2. When a friendly traveler helps him get on the train, what does he tell him to do?
-he tells him to jump.
3. When he gets on the train, he cannot find an empty seat. How is this problem
solved for him? How might this be a cultural solution?
-in the india culture they make the older sit before the young boys or kids so this kid stand up and then set in his leg.
4. As any exchange student, he has a lot of experiences trying new food. His first
encounter is with an iced drink. What happens?
- he got sick.
5. First encounters with a culture can be shocking – Todd sees crowded streets with
cows, noise, and a man urinating in the street. But how does his host describe the
city?
-great city .
6. Even though the host Puro speaks English, Todd uses American slang a lot
without thinking. So as not to insult Puro, what does he say the meaning of
Schmuck is?
-good guy.
7. Todd wants to check in to a hotel. But Puro insists he comes to a boarding house.
What is the reason he gives Todd?
-He doesn't want him to be lonely
8. As soon as they meet, Aunti Ji starts asking very intimate questions that
Americans who have just met would never ask. What kind of things does she ask?
-“Are you married, do you have a girlfriend or if you are a homosexual”.
9. During his first conversation with Aunti Ji he makes two big mistakes. What are
they?
-he used his left hand to eat.
10. The Golden Rule says do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That
means his Indian hosts and friends are trying to make him comfortable the way
they would be comfortable. How does this apply when the servant is preparing
tea for Todd?
-in india tea is comfort sing
11. How does Todd figure out why one does not eat food with the left hand?
-a funny way an old man acting why we shouldn't.
12. What is ethnocentric about his statement "You need to learn about America"?
- because he had some many issue trying to live with there culture.
13. Why do they disagree on how a "native" speaks English?
-because costumers want to talk to americans.
14. What doesn't Todd understand about the Indians' response to the "cattle brand"?
-he doesn't understand that cows are important.
15. What is Todd's reaction to "You need to learn about India"? What stage of culture
shock might it represent?
-when he was talking to his ash about he visit his family once a year.
16. He calls home several times. Why? What stage of culture shock might provoke
calls home?
- he wants to go back home because he found it hard to accepted the new change.
17. What mistakes in language usage are represented in the recording of the call about
"a rubber"?
-That rubber means condom in America.
18. Why is he so eager to go to McDonnells?
-He wants a cheeseburger.
19. Todd doesn't understand bargaining. How does the Indian respond to this?
-He keeps on decreasing the price.
20. What does I.N.D.I.A. stand for?
-I Nearly Died In Adoration.
21. What advise does his fellow American have for him?
-Just give in.
22. When Todd develops the incentive system, he has begun to adapt to India. How
has he adapted?
-By celebrating the holy day.
23. When he looks at the cow in the office the second time, why is his reaction so
different?
-Because he has begun to adapt to india.
24. Explain the difference between American and Indian cultures when Todd and
Puro discuss how often he visits his family and why he doesn't live with them.
-in india they live with there parents but in the usa they dont.
25. What cultural values are involved in the exchange between Aunti Ji and Todd
about ironing his underwear?
-in usa they iron the underwear.
26. How well does Todd handle himself when he is invited over the wall to an Indian
home for a meal?
-he was really happy.
27. In what ways does he show he has adapted?
he eat the same food.
28. When the call center floods and they are shut down, Todd finds an "Indian"
solution. What is it?
-to take everything to the roof.
29. When Todd comes home, there are several signs that his Indian experience has
influenced him. Name three ways he has become more "Indian".
-went to visit his parent.
-He started to eat with his right hand.
-how to use the india bathroom.
