Important Theories and Ideas
The thing used to symbolize culture because of it's physical similarities to observable and non-observable culture.
What is an iceberg?
The full name of this statue, a gift from France to the U.S., that stands in New York Harbor.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
The three things you shouldn't ask a woman.
What are height, weight, and age?
A short conversation with the purpose of getting rid of awkward silence.
What is small talk?
The definition of a taboo.
What is an activity, topic, or thing that is “forbidden”due to social, cultural, and/or personal beliefs/morals?
Metaphor/theory used to describe the assimilation (同化) of immigrants into American culture.
What is the melting pot culture theory?
What the Statue of Liberty symbolizes.
What is freedom and democracy?
What the matters of the heart taboo "forbids" people to discuss.
What is very personal matters?
The general rule for personal space.
What is one arm's length away?
The definition of etiquette.
What is the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group?
This theory/metaphor is used to counter the melting pot metaphor to state that people keep their individual cultures rather than completely assimilate (同化) into American culture.
What is the salad bowl theory?
The red, white, and blue top hat wearing character used to enlist soldiers into the army.
Who is Uncle Sam?
It's a taboo because people connect their value to their wealth and may feel uncomfortable comparing their answer to others.
What is Income Taboo?
The expected precentage to tip a server.
What is between 15%-20%?
The difference between stereotype and generalization.
What is stereotypes are harmful and hard to change while generalizations are neutral?
The belief of the American Dream.
What is the belief that anyone can succeed if they work hard, have determination, and courage?
This building is the office of the President of the United States.
What is the White House?
This taboo can uphold unequal pay practices.
What is Income Taboo?
Where your elbows should be when eating in formal places.
What is off the table?
The definition of subjective culture.
What is peoples’ way of thinking and acting (social norms, etiquette, taboos, educational beliefs, time, etc.)?
The reason why some people believe the American Dream to be not true.
What are inequalities such as gender, race, economic background and so on?
The year the British set fire to the White House.
What is 1812?
The two times it is okay to talk about someone's weight. (in general)
What is in sports and when they are born?
A question that someone might ask when walking past you but won't wait for an answer.
What is "How are you/How are ya?"?
The definition of immigrant.
What is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country?