tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444223435800063023.post1213493314079077166..comments2022-04-10T00:48:18.063-07:00Comments on CF's ES2007S: Intercultural ObservationPhong Chun Fonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05747347218203796052noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444223435800063023.post-56647497167510952302009-09-29T01:06:47.511-07:002009-09-29T01:06:47.511-07:00Haha! Interesting comments! Anyway, i share your s...Haha! Interesting comments! Anyway, i share your sentiments about Rose's working attitude and i may most probably reacted with hostility if i am to be grouped with her. oops. However, openly downplaying her 'contributions' (whether or not it's constructive) will be very hurtful so probably what Mark, Dave and Hailey could have done is to have a good talk with her about her work attitude in a nice manner(ideally). =)<br /><br />Angieangelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975727067737937103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444223435800063023.post-46829813474832521062009-09-25T09:39:57.930-07:002009-09-25T09:39:57.930-07:00Hi Idris,
That was a mind-stimulating comment!
W...Hi Idris,<br /><br />That was a mind-stimulating comment!<br /><br />With regards to your first point, I would agree that her personal issues might have interfered with her work. However, I think that this does not justify her almost-complete lack of effort in the groupwork. I feel that if she did not have valid points to contribute to the discussion, she could have paid attention to others' inputs and from there provide constructive feedback.<br /><br />I mentioned that I ever worked with her before. For me, I'd say that it was one of the most horrifying experience I ever had, doing paired work..Her attitude towards what we were doing at the seminar, that "it wasn't graded anyway", pretty much showed how much (or rather, little) she wanted to commit to it.<br /><br />As for Mark and Dave, I agree that they could have handled it more professionally. As for this, I would think that it has to do with their working styles. However, I do agree that they should have tried to understand her situation before putting her down.<br /><br />As for your last comment about liberal cultures, I would not think it is fair to pinpoint Mark and Dave as Republicans though. America is a huge country with lots of different subcultures. We had close to ten students from different parts of America and they were some way or other very much different from each other. What I meant by liberal influence would be more of that on personal conduct and perhaps moral principles; an example would be how Rose openly ranted about her "Japanese boyfriends".<br /><br />Cheers,<br />CFPhong Chun Fonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747347218203796052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444223435800063023.post-53773729098945988822009-09-25T08:22:41.953-07:002009-09-25T08:22:41.953-07:00It is clear from your interpretation of the situat...It is clear from your interpretation of the situation that Rose is one the persons at fault in creating such a conflict. It seems that her personal issues are interfering with her professional image. <br /><br />I guess every Rose has its thorns. <br /><br />However, I do feel that Mark and Dave could have handled the situation in a more professional manner. It is obvious that both Mark and Dave value the quality of their work and probably feel that Rose is dragging the quality of their work down. If I were in their shoes, I might have reacted the same way. However, before such a reaction is called for, perhaps they should have sought a reason from Rose for her lack of quality contribution. I am sure that if they knew of her issues, they would not have been as harsh in their criticism of her.<br /><br />Finally, I would like to enquire as to your interpretation of liberal cultures. You seem to imply that one of the reasons for Rose's perculiar disposition is that she is influenced by liberal cultures and apparently she comes across as liberal.<br /><br />America has a fairly liberal culture and both Mark and Dave hail from America and do not seem to have the same problems as Rose. Perhaps Mark and Dave are Republicans.MdIdrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398231788341421802noreply@blogger.com