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A Look at Culture & Language through “The Anthropology of Manners”

A Look at Culture & Language through “The Anthropology of Manners”. What is Anthropology?.

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A Look at Culture & Language through “The Anthropology of Manners”

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  1. A Look at Culture & Language through “The Anthropology of Manners”

  2. What is Anthropology? According to Dictionary.com, Anthropology is defined as the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind. Or The study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.

  3. Looking at Cultural Values Values are relative worth, merit, or importance (dictionary.com). Culture is defined as, the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group (dictionary.com).

  4. Identifying unique cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions… What is one cultural feature that is unique for you? How might it compare with a similar belief, practice, or tradition from a different culture?

  5. “The Anthropology of Manners” by Edward T. Hall Introduction “Goops” Epigraph & its relevance Goops: bad-mannered or inconsiderate Manners or etiquette: conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion (dictionary.com) Why would Hall start off with this poem?

  6. Group Discussion:1. What examples of cultural etiquette does Hall share in “The Anthropology of Manners?”II. Can you find other examples, personal or learned, that are not mentioned in the reading?

  7. Space & Intimacy: physical, private, and public What kind of spatial person are you? Do you take space seriously?

  8. Value of Time in Cultures Social aspect vs professional notions of time American expressions with greetings and farewells Afghan Tribesman narrative & its significance

  9. Edward T. Hall’s message & purpose?

  10. How can we as Americans live together and respect each other’s cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions?

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