Six Maasai warriors have left their village in Tanzania for the first time in their lives. On Sunday, they will be among 30,000 people running the London Marathon. The Maasai aren’t running for glory, but to raise money to build a drinking water well for their village.
In anticipation of their trip, the conservation charity Greenforce prepared a pamphlet to help the Maasai meet the strange residents of London. Below are two selections typical of the cultural translation:
Even though some may look like they have a frown on their face, they are very friendly people ”” many of them just work in offices in jobs they don’t enjoy and so they do not smile as much as they should do!!
Although English people share a lot, they do not do so to the same extent that the Maasai do. If you see something that someone else has (like a bracelet) and you like it, then the person will find it very unusual if you were to take it and wear it!
A very good story on cultural differences and culture shock–read or listen to it all.
Preparing African Warriors to Meet the British
Six Maasai warriors have left their village in Tanzania for the first time in their lives. On Sunday, they will be among 30,000 people running the London Marathon. The Maasai aren’t running for glory, but to raise money to build a drinking water well for their village.
In anticipation of their trip, the conservation charity Greenforce prepared a pamphlet to help the Maasai meet the strange residents of London. Below are two selections typical of the cultural translation:
A very good story on cultural differences and culture shock–read or listen to it all.