What cultural differences do you think that someone coming to Spain from England might be surprised by or find difficult to adapt to?
In what ways can cultural differences manifest themselves?
food, business, language, taboos and attitudes, morality,
Have you ever experienced cultural differences in a relationship?
Why is it important to be aware of cultural differences in business?
Can you think of any culturally specific gestures that may seem out of place in other cultures or cause issues?
What cultural differences are shown in this parody video?
Is it important to preserve regional dialiects?
Are any regional dialects discriminated against in your country? Do any dialects have different associations or stigmas?
Have you ever experienced cultural differences in a relationship? What were they? Did they cause problems?
What is culture shock? Have you ever experienced culture shock?
Have you ever been surprised by a cultural difference when you have been in another country?
What differences exist in cultures in different regions in your country? How is the stereotypical character of people from those regions different?
Are there a lot of differences in the way that people from different countries?
Which cultures do you think would be most difficult for you to adapt to?
https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13428-018-1077-9/tables/1
| American Word | Known by % Americans | Known by % British | British Word | Known by % Americans | Known by % British |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| manicotti | 90% | 16% | tippex | 07% | 91% |
| ziti | 81% | 08% | biro | 16% | 99% |
| tilapia | 93% | 20% | tombola | 17% | 97% |
| garbanzo | 92% | 21% | chipolata | 16% | 94% |
| kabob | 98% | 28% | dodgem | 18% | 95% |
| kwanza | 90% | 22% | yob | 21% | 98% |
| crawdad | 86% | 20% | gazump | 05% | 82% |
| hibachi | 90% | 26% | abseil | 14% | 89% |
| sandlot | 95% | 32% | naff | 19% | 94% |
| acetaminophen | 93% | 33% | kerbside | 23% | 98% |
| tamale | 91% | 32% | plaice | 16% | 91% |
| kielbasa | 84% | 24% | judder | 19% | 94% |
| conniption | 76% | 17% | chiropody | 19% | 94% |
| chigger | 80% | .22% | korma | 21% | 95% |
| tomatillo | 80% | .22% | bolshy | 11% | 85% |
| provolone | 97% | .40% | quango | 08% | 82% |
| albuterol | 74% | .16% | pelmet | 11% | 85% |
| staph | 85% | .28% | brolly | 24% | 96% |
| goober | 97% | .40% | chaffinch | 12% | 85% |
| luau | 83% | .26% | escalope | 19% | 91% |
