Naturalistic Observations
Jesicca Jupin
Argosy University

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this paper is an overview of ethnographic lessons. The subject of this report is to witness individuals in a local restaurant in order to find some varieties of ethnic types pertaining to the witnessed individuals. This assignment involves observation, explanation and a breakdown of what was perceived, possible employment, amount and site of individuals and the layout of the restaurant. In addition, this paper consists of an explanation of the used approach.

INTRODUCTION
As an overview into ethnographic, this disposition will reflect four areas, the research question, methodical transcripts, and an investigation to determine and refer to the perceived ethnic outlook, and recording and briefing the outcomes to take in conversation.
DISCUSSION
Research question: What was earned from this study?
As a long-term citizen in this area, I am mindful of the degree of living in this diversely driven culture. I have connected with these people for 16 years. In keeping fairness, the procedure of recording anything that is witnessed and overheard is vital to providing accurate outcomes. Every effort will be thoroughly considered to reduce prejudice throughout the study of this ethnographic learning. Yet, independence is achieved and continuous through the rationality of the findings to draw the same rational conclusions.
Location for the study:
The observation was accomplished for the duration of two separate visits. To a “Burger King,” fast food restaurant, located in Gray, Tennessee 37615. The first visit conducted on November 22, 2013 between the hours of 10 AM to 12 PM. The following visit was done on November 25, 2013 from 12 PM to 2 PM. The eating-place is found at the coming together of Bobby Hicks highway and highway I-26. The restaurant is between a bank and complex of stores. The entrance is located right off the main road. The income level of Burger King varies on a day-to-day basis. Most regulars, construction or clerical, that eat here in the morning have coffee or breakfast before going to work. The midmorning group, 8 AM to 10:30 AM, involves typically longtime citizens whom have come to the restaurant for years. The lunch crowd, 12noon to 2 PM, consists of a blend of residents and school members.
Observed cultural perspective:
With the customers of Burger King Restaurant as a typical sample of the local culture, more than a few assumptions around the native culture can be derivative. The local people, observed in this culture, have a great worry for subjective and group well-being. This worry is confirmed consistently in discussions among customers and employees. It is possible that well-being is a major conversation attributable to a shortage in medical supply methods. Relating to the careers of the customers perceived in the restaurant, a detailed list of careers could not be confirmed. Excluding early morning hours, where construction and clerical were present, the behavior, clothing, and actions of individuals did not put forward a career other than “of advanced years.” The suggestion of “of advanced years” is grounded on the probable age of the customers.
In witnessing the combining of individuals for the duration of their visit, it was distinguished that local couples are more likely to participate in talks with individuals of the opposite sex than couples who were not considered residents. Throughout the reflection period, there were no notes of local pairs who go into the restaurant and sat noiselessly. The local beliefs have a widespread array of age in the societal group. This was indicated by the interactions, considering age of the customers, during surveillance of discussions at the restaurant. The surveillance is secure by the discussion of a young woman and the easiness of which she had spoken in front of the whole crowd. It was important to note that females began many of the discussions. Overall, the native culture dresses down expressively. Most all citizens in the eating place were dressed appropriately, less than expected by the wearing of fleeces, pants, sweatshirts and either beanies or some type of hats. The females were better dressed than the males. This correspondence was confirmed in the discussions where topics as church or Christmas parties were bringing up, which specified the equivalence of coziness in the diversified crowd. In the company of a new customer, the workers were considerably happier. This indicated that the workers were after returning customers.
Nature of the treatment of customers in the establishment:
The environment for the customers in the restaurant can be styled as gentle and very comfortable. Of the workers, two have worked at the restaurant for 10+ years. Hardly are there any conflict among the customers and workers. The employees relate easily with the customers and are a cradle for information at whatever time a new problem arises. For instance, between the two registers, there is a jar with a female and a little girl. Underneath the picture, a note explains that the female is a manager there, and had to have an immediate liver transplant surgery. They are taking donations for the female to help pay her bills while she is out of work. Relationships between customers and workers:
Gray is a small community. The employees at the restaurant are known in the community. For example, the cook, Becky, has been employed at the restaurant for over 12 years. In addition, both her sons and husband work there. Furthermore, as earlier specified, was the change in the employees’ performance when there were unfamiliar customers.
How it felt to do the research: To be honest, I was an uneasy sitting at the whereabouts while taking summaries and observations. I did not express to others what I was doing. I was writing and did not interact as I usually do. Naturally, I did expect the employees, to some extent, to attempt to see what I was working on. Of course, this merely amplified my discomfort about recording subjective characteristics of customers and employees. I feel like I was exploiting their privacy. Most of the community is close by. Many of the individuals stay to themselves despite the fact they are recognized in the public.
Most difficult aspects of the research: One difficult phase of this examination was the tool of recording the uncountable number of engagements happening. This was particularly draining. I thought about using audio; conversely, this would not deliver the visual features of the notes.
What was found to be most interesting about the research and why:
What was definitely attention grabbing was seeing just how significant my community is to me. Thoughts on the activities; rational and progresses of my community delivered a pleasing outlook of a town I call home.
SUMMARY
This paper was written in two parts. As an overview to an ethnographic learning, its perceptions, terms, and approach conducted training in this area. The approach used was “ethnographic” with the most important skill being observation. Many notes were taken and valued, which directed to inferences about cultural norms. In emerging these inferences, reflection was known to “observer bias,” and how this partiality may have affected the assumptions established in the study.
The second part of this paper was to use the aforementioned practices, record communications among employees and customers, customers and other customers, and employees with co-workers. Furthermore, record different styles of languages used and any unfamiliar events or conduct. The concluding part of this assignment involved links between similarities and differences, handling of the customers in the restaurant, affiliations concerning customers and employees, any unexpected actions, how it felt to do the research, give details regarding the challenging parts of the study and what was attention-grabbing about the investigation.

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