Culture
What kinds of celebrations are typical in your culture?
Are there any unique traditions that you've only seen in your culture?
Are whoopings a common occurrence in your culture?
What sorts of tools did you get whooped with?
What are some common gestures that are used in your culture and what do they mean?
Give an example of a situation in which you would use these gestures!
What's the dumbest thing you've ever been called downstairs for?
How many minutes was the silence after you answered your name being called?
What does discipline look like now for the younger generation?
What things would you change about the way you were disciplined and how would you apply it to your kids?
What kinds of foods are staple in your culture?
Did you grow up using measuring cups and spoons?
Have you ever been "grounded"?
What did it mean to be "grounded" in your house?
What are some common sayings that are used when telling a story?
Tell a short story using some of these sayings!
Were you allowed to have/go to sleepovers?
What reasonings were you given if you couldn't?
How does your childhood experiences affect the way you view other cultures and your own culture?
How has your view changed about yourself and others as you've gotten older?
What genres of music are important to your culture?
What's a style of music that was not originated in your culture that you think could pass as your culture's music?
What's the worst punishment you've ever received?
What was your parents' "apology" after punishing you?
What are some common ways of greeting a person in your culture?
Are there differences in the ways you greet your peers versus the ways you greet an adult versus the ways you greet an elderly person?
Were you forced to go to church?
How long did church last?
Are you interested in marrying a person with a different culture?
Is it possible to keep your culture alive in a marriage to a person with a different culture?
How acceptable are taboo activities (drinking, smoking, promiscuity) in your culture?
What kinds of names do you use to describe things such as drinking, smoking, promiscuous activities, etc?
What kinds of things did your parents call you when they got mad?
Could you say anything back?
What are some common sayings from your parents?
Have you found yourself adopting their vernacular?
Were you allowed to accept food or money from family members?
Did you get to keep the money?
Do you think your culture is appreciated by others?
What can we do to increase appreciation?