nakhorn Ratchasima Rajaephat university
western culture : mind-term assignment.
teacher : james turnbull
deadline :
Part 1 : in groups of , i want you to go out , find and interview 3 western foreigners here in korat.
These are the quesyions i want you to ask them ;
1. As a foreigner here in Thailand what is a big difference you see between thai culture and that of your own ?
2. what western influences have you seen or xeperienced while here in thailand ?
3. Do you see any asian cultusre or influences in your own country ?
4. how are the thai people differrent to those of your own nationality ?
5. What is 1 thing you like and 1 thing you don't like about thailand ?
6. ( 1 more question of you own )
i want you interviews and present them a CD. i will be looking to see how you interact and behave with the foreigners ( body language and confidence.
When talking to the foreigners first ask them if they can spare the time to talk with you ( some may not so it is polite to ask ) . Remember to introduce yourself , ask their name , where they are from and what they do . when you have finished thank them for their time .
Don't be shy to speak to them , just be friendly and polite. show confidence and remember about body language and how to show your self in the good way .
There are lost of westerners in and around korat . if you are not sure where to look for them then i recommend trying The mall , Tesco lotus , big C or klang. Also around yamoo statue and the center of town , Some of the pubs in town have many western customers . Many schools in korat now have western teachers. Out of town go to phi mai or around ko yai.