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Old 14-Nov-2005, 16:25
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Default Re: Teaching culture - is it important? why or why not? -your opinion

I agree about the Vietnamese example, but there are so many English cultures around the world. What might be acceptable in say, Britain, might not be in say, New Zealand. If you decide on British culture, then you will have to teach your students that one and hope that it will serve them well wherever they may travel or live. Also, remember that humour is very different in each English -speaking country too.
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