...City life is better than country life. “ It is rather difficult to choose the better one between the city and the country. Both places equally have advantages and disadvantages. Anyway the decision is ultimately based on our preferences of lifestyle. So we must carefully examine all the aspects of both lifestyles to assure we make the best choice for us. City life has a lot of advantages offering opportunities to people to progress in their lives. Actually the city life is more comfortable. There are a lot of facilities for people in the city and they have more opportunities for making money. There are large shop complexions, banks, offices, hostels, clubs, hospitals etc. in and around the city. People in the city have better transport facilities than the village. There is electricity, highway, communication, telecommunication, plumb facilities in the city. Although living in the city has many advantages there are some disadvantages too. The cost of living is very high in the city. Most goods are very expensive. The environment is polluted with dust, smoke, garbage and dioxide gases from factories. The city is always busy and noisy. There are also so many advantages in the country life. Mainly the people of the country live in unity and peace. They have more friends in the community since it is small. The country people always try to protect their traditional habits and culture. The country has less noise, rush and pollution. . In the country, homes...
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...has a lot of advantages. First, there are many things to do in your free time: there are a lot of theatres, concerts. Second, there are shopping centres where you can buy anything you need. Third, there are a lot of working opportunities in a city: many big international companies have their offices or factories in the cities, so it is much easier to find a job in a big city. Forth, the public transport is adequate to go to work or study everyday, which makes life easier. On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of living in a big city. First, cities are very crowded. The traffic may be heavy and city's car parks are always full. Sometimes it may take hours to get from a given place to another! Second, the lack of safety: the crime rates in cities tend to be always higher. Third, people in big cities are always in a hurry and live a stressful life that may lead to many illnesses. And last, cities are always more polluted than the countryside. Life in the countryside, nevertheless, is more peaceful. Life is slower and less stressful. There are no hurries and the traffic conditions are better. A lot of places can be reached on foot. Besides, there are a lot of breathtaking landscapes, forests, lakes and mountains. People in the countryside tend to be more relaxed, friendly and family-oriented, they enjoy their daily activities. And last, the costs of living are considerably lower. To sum up, the countryside and the city have both advantages and disadvantages...
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...Life Beyond "Being Country" As an 11 year old girl growing up on a farm, Bobbie Ann Mason, remembers not wanting that life. She has bigger dreams and aspirations, such as being "…an airline stewardess." (137) These are the dreams of many young girls who are idealistic and want to spread their wings. Mason questions her Mother and Grandmother's position on women's roles by screaming out in frustration, "Can't ya'll talk about anything but food?" to which her Grandmother replied, "Well, what else is there?"(137) This demonstrates the difference between the generations. Where Grandma willingly accepts her role, Mason emphatically questions her role and strives to create a different future for herself. Mason uses pathos, structure and tone to explain her point of view. Mason's argument is emotional which appeals to the audience who will empathize with her desire for freedom. She illustrates that farm life is "…fraught with anxiety and desperation." (138) There is an air of helplessness as they rely heavily on Mother Nature for their survival. The weather has the ability to make or break the family on a daily basis. Mason describes how "farmers didn't take initiative" (138) and were reactionary against forces outside of their control. It is this "dependency on nature" (138) that fuels Mason's desire to rebel against the life that is expected. Being a story about Mason's childhood, the structure is descriptive and based on personal experience. Mason illustrates childhood on the...
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...Countries Culture USA The culture of the United States is primarily Western, but is influenced by African, Native American, Asian, Polynesian, and Latin American cultures. UK The culture of the United Kingdom is the pattern of human activity and symbolism associated with the United Kingdom and its people. Spain The cultures of Spain are European cultures based on a variety of historical influences, primarily that of Ancient Rome, but also the pre-Roman Celtic and Iberian culture, and that of the Phoenicians and the Moors. Japan Japanese is the official and primary language of Japan. Japanese is relatively small but has a lexically distinct pitch-accent system. Korea The traditional culture of Korea refers to the shared cultural heritage of the Korean Peninsula. Since the mid-20thcentury, the peninsula has been split politically between North and South Korea, resulting in a number of cultural differences. Cameroon Over 250 ethnic groups live in Cameroon's 10 provinces. Across the different regions, communities have an allegiance to local chiefs as well as being ruled by central government. Brazil The culture of Brazil presents a very diverse nature showing that an ethnic and cultural mixing occurred in the colonial period involving mostly Indigenous peoples of the coastal and most accessible riverine areas, Portuguese people and Africans. New Zealand The culture of New Zealand is largely inherited from British and European custom, interwoven with Maori and Polynesian...
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...WHY TRAVEL? I have been a tourist in many years, and only few people have visited as many countries as I have. But I have never really thought about why travelling is so important to me. Have you ever thought about why so many people those to go on a vacation? And what makes people those to go on a vacation in one country out of another? That is for sure some of the questions that I am asking myself about travelers. Travelling has always been a big part of my life. One of the things that make travelling so exciting for me is the different cultures you meet when you are in another country. But what is important, when you visit another nation, is to have some sort of knowledge about the culture; because it can be very different from what you are used to. Normally when I go on a vacation to a country I don’t know anything about, I by a book about culture and important information about the nation. And having knowledge about the country you are planning to visit is very important: If you decide to visit for an example Paris and if you are a woman, you may never walk alone at night, because of the high crime and rapes. That is very important to know as a woman because otherwise you might be exposed to some unpleasant or undesirable experiences. It is also important to know that some nations ‘refuse’ to speak English and therefore it can be very difficult to communicate. A country that prefers to speak only their language is France. It could also be information about young people...
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...Two Kinds By Amy Tan I was born in Korea and was raised in a Korean family. Korean society has been developing rapidly compared to other countries that have gone through war. Korean people assume that the education is the key that led the society to develop rapidly. My parents never had an opportunity to have a dream and have a greater education. Both of my parents only graduated high school since their parents believed making money by learning technical skills was more important. Paying money to receive higher education was a waste of money. Back then making money was more important since Korea was a very poor country. But now a lot of things have changed. Now the society thinks that Education is the key to success. While seeing how Tan’s mother talk to Amy Tan it reminded me of my mother a lot. My mother always said that if you try hard enough you would be able to be who ever you want. Since my mother never had the opportunity to dream she started to brainwash me by giving me ideas of what type of job I should get when I grow up. In the end she concluded that I should be a doctor. Since in Korea that is one of the most stable and respected job. So she started to find private tutors for math, history etc… so that I would be on top of my class. But I would always be against her since I knew that I don’t like studying deep inside of my heart. I knew that I could never follow my mother’s expectation. It was her dream of me being a doctor not mine. I was never interested in...
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...Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands By Terri Morrison and Wayne A. Conaway Some countries you kiss the cheek, some countries you bow, some countries you shake hands, and some countries you do something totally else. The book Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, is written specifically with those doing international business in mind. It is essentially a guide to over sixty countries and an explanation of their society and cultural customs. Knowledge of those with whom you are doing business not only can help you avoid costly blunders it can also give you an advantage when dealing with them. The authors identify that there are three main factors that effect how people act, think, and make decisions: * First is religion; in some countries faith plays an important role in all areas of life in the culture of the country and can influence many of their customs and behavior. * Second factor is that of fact. In many countries their greatest desire is to find the best deal and the best product or services. * The final factor is feeling, if a culture is based on feelings the people will conduct business accordingly. For example it would be essential to make a personal connection with this type of individual. The rest of the book is spent discussing each of the countries in detail. For each country the authors give a brief explanation of the history of the culture. Then they give tips on what each country expects from a visiting businessman or businesswomen. This includes tips on...
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...surrounded by. When we expand our horizons and look at the bigger picture, it is very apparent that we are only a small part of something so much more. This can be very overwhelming. You can feel isolated and small. In reality, there are so many ways that each and every one of us are connected to the world we live in. How would we live without these connections? Without exploring this idea many people can be ignorant to the impact other countries have on our lifestyles. Connections that I have with the world come from technology, food, and friendship. To begin, my life is laced head to toe with technology. I watch TV, I use my cell phone, and I go on the computer – just to name a few. If I look on the boxes of all these products I will notice a common trend: “Made in China, Made in Japan, Made in Mexico”. Very rarely will I pick up a piece of packaging and notice the word Canada. These days, so many of the products we use daily are made overseas. Unfortunately thriving nations such as Canada and the United States take advantage of developing countries. Looking at China specifically, they are abundant in natural resources and they have a high population. This allows them to produce high-tech products at low-budget prices. I feel I take these things for granted. I use these things every day and not once have stopped to think of where they come from. To continue, one of my favourite things to do is cook. I’ve been in the kitchen with my mother as long as I can remember. We make lasagna...
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...MIGRATORY POPULATION----IS IT A BOON OR A SIN? Singapore is a country where people of different culture and races, ethnicity comes and goes out just as the migratory birds shifts its shelter as per the weather changes. Recently many debates have been made by the politicians and infact created agitation among the citizens who are deeply rooted with their strong emotions and life over here. Now the question is why such agitation or cold war is going on in the hearts of local residents. Secondly, how to control the immigrants issue either stopping it completely or controlling it? Thirdly, what are the possible pros and cons of such particular measures? Lastly, figure out effective and sustained strategic model that will help in ensuring sustained and safe future of Singaporeans. Migration Moving from one place to another in any aspect such as livelihood, food or shelter. It is not as simple as birds that migrate when it is between countries and humans it becomes a little more complex than it appears. Let we think deeply why such migration or relocation becomes an issue? We can derive with many answers in terms of competition for food, shelter, job etc. It tells that when struggle arises for the basic amenities it becomes worsen. However, the relocation or resettlement occurs due to enjoy a betterment of life than what they already had but in current scenario rather it developed into a issue that most of the countries on this universe is facing off. Krugman (1991) highlights...
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...the sporting events are becoming popular worldwide, a high competition among the countries to host such events has been noted. This clearly hints us of the benefits a country can get by hosting international sporting events. A country can boost its economy through the rise of trade and advertisement during such sporting events. In the meantime, the country gets an opportunity to display its culture and hospitality to the world which, in turn, will boost its tourism industry. However, the host countries face different hurdles to successfully accomplish such events. The chances of spread of disease like HIV and other pandemics; difficulty in the management of crowds and various other problems are noticeable at such occasions. The host country can establish its identity as a well-off and civilized nation by accomplishing the sporting events successfully. The people from all over the world judge how well the country manages such events. The country can lure such people through its competency. The host country of 'Olympic Games' of 2008, China, is a good example. Everyone was looking over China with doubts and suspicions, but China left them in amazement with its superb hosting of the most prestigious sporting event, The Olympics. China not only became a great success in hosting the event but also succeeded in changing the mentality of the people worldwide about China. In addition to this, a country can become economically stronger by hosting such events. First of all, the local...
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...Homework due in Week 6 QUESTION 1: Outline why the culture of a country influences the costs of doing business in that country. Illustrate your answer with examples. When there are simply different norms between how individuals from different countries interact, the costs of doing business rise as people grapple with unfamiliar ways of doing business. For example, while in the US we may get down to business first and then get to know each other socially later. In many South American countries, it is important develop a good social relationship before trying to discuss business issues. Different class structures and social mobility also raise the costs of doing business, if there are inhibitions against working with people from different class, then the efficiency with which information can flow may be limited and the cost of running a business increased. A country’s religion can also affect the costs of business, as religious values can affect attitudes towards work, entrepreneurship, honesty, fairness, and social responsibility. In Hindu societies where the pursuit of material well-being can be viewed as making spiritual well being less likely, worker productivity may be lower than in nations with other religious beliefs. Finally, a country's education system can have important implications for the costs of business. In countries where workers receive excellent training and are highly literate, the need for specific worker training programs are decreased and the hiring...
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...and education are important aspects for the development of every country. There is no doubt that richer nations could be politically more flexibles in order to offer efficient and fast ways to help poorer countries which affront difficult situations due to different reasons. Firstly, richer governments should focus their politics keeping more equity and equality without pretend to get benefits which could damage the weak economy of other countries. Secondly, the fact that some nations are living difficult moments which affect their development, it is not a reason to take advantage of them. In addition, so many researches show that exists a strong availability to help poorer nations which represents excellent news; however, it does not mean that it is going to happen with every country, it usually depends on strategic alliances. For instance, knowledge sharing between countries is a good alternative for improving and developing essential factors like health, education and trade, fortunately this panorama is becoming more common recently. On other hand, it is important to be clear that every country is looking for their own benefits which make everything more difficult because invest money and sign agreements between poorer and richer nations would be a challenge due to the unsteadiness. However, economic researches around the world have demonstrated that there is always a meeting point between countries which indicate that nations need each other in order to progress...
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...both high risk and at the same time has the possibility of being highly profitable. The object here is to open banking centers and starts helping the people that live here go into business for themselves and to help bring other businesses to the area. We want to help Kava grow to its full potential. The Bank and its shareholders see all that Kava has to offer as a country. For example they are rich in exportable goods such as petroleum, coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, and sugar. Also with the lands beautiful and scenic landscape there is a large opportunity for tourism. Especially within the fishing community as the fishing is Kava is said to be plentiful. Kava also has an abundance of natural gas which is an invaluable resource to some countries and they will pay well for it. One of the most promising qualities of Kava however is the inexpensive yet high quality labor that the country has to offer. Fifty percent of the population is over 15 years old and speaks English as well as some of the other languages that are indigenous to Kava. Their skill set and their eagerness to learn and bring a better quality of life to Kava is a desired skill set to any company. It will mean hard workers. Now the shareholders are very concerned about some of the aspects of putting down roots in Kava. For instance there is always the threat of natural disasters such as, tidal waves, tsunamis, typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires volcanic eruptions,...
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...completely reformed the life of mankind. The advent of internet was a paradigm shift for everyone; it has transformed the conventional way of communication. Internet is global meeting place which ensures efficient and effective flow of information. Era we are living in, is marked by the prevailing influence of internet. Although internet has bestowed us with countless blessings but these blessings are continuously improving every moment. Internet has still got great potential and still can offer a lot. Therefore, internet has offered many services like ease of communication, information flow, entertainment and advent of e-commerce. The foremost and main services provided by internet are the ease of communication in every walk of life. It is one of the few endowments of scientific knowledge that have helped ameliorate the global political interactions. The political sphere of interaction has changed immensely worldwide through internet. The term ‘democracy’ has taken a more direct and greater meaning now. Countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt and Libya are the clear examples of prevailing political instability and the warfare, which more or less has been worsened by the inappropriate and over use of internet; and has affected the political position of these countries globally. Today, nothing is hidden; a single weird movement in a country is spread throughout the world like a wildfire. Perhaps, internet has more often than not steered the country into a more depressing...
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...of office before you, as your president. I never entertained the ambition to be the symbol of hope, and to inherit the problems of our nation. I had a simple goal in life: to be true to my parents and our country as an honorable daughter, a caring sister, and a good citizen. We all know what it is like to have a government that plays deaf and dumb. We know what it is like to be denied justice, to be ignored by those in whom we placed our trust and tasked to become our advocates. Have you ever been ignored by the very government you helped put in power? I have. Have you had to endure being rudely shoved aside by the siren-blaring escorts of those who love to display their position and power over you? I have, too. Have you experienced exasperation and anger at a government that instead of serving you, needs to be endured by you? So have I. I am like you. Many of our countrymen have already voted with their feet - migrating to other countries in search of change or tranquility. They have endured hardship, risked their lives because they believe that compared to their current state here, there is more hope for them in another country, no matter how bleak it may be. In moments when I thought of only my own welfare, I also wondered - is it possible that I can find the peace and quiet that I crave in another country? Is our government beyond redemption? Through good governance in the coming years, we will lessen our problems.We will revive the emergency employment program. This...
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