You're so correct.You're talking of a place which we call multicultural so its common to see people belonging to different cultures, ethnicity,religions e.t.c over there and for me its actually obvious that these people have to somehow adapt to the place and trends over there, that's how people socialize. they have to look and feel normal for those around them and not that they get noticed due to what they're wearing or doing.Especially those who attend the universities or colleges over there or lets say young people because these people have a greater desire to be accepted as a part of that place which is not the case if they try to follow their own culture. as it is a very common thing to be bullied, isolated, taunted e.t.c for being way different.
secondly, its because their is very less encouragement towards following one's own culture and background. People can be seen less devoted towards their own traditions, lifestyles, culture.... they chase the western things what ever it is.I attribute it to the growing influence of media which is actually predominated by western culture in most of the things you watch and it is obviously liked ,so people try to copy them so as that they can be considered more fashionable, modern, and better.
But for me the saddest part is that people living in their very own states, around those who usually share the same culture, religion e.t.c and who know the imp. of their traditions and culture and won't judge you for that, also do that... In my place all those who want to claim that they are modern and fashionable follow the western styles, wear their kind of clothes, and behave as if in any western country. now that makes me sad.
fortunately I am not one of them and follow my culture firmly but its no wrong to say even I like the western lifestyle and others. but I say whats the use of it.. it makes sense if you're in a place dominated by such people but its not important and good when you're in your place.. going opposite to what you believe and what you belong to makes people so double standard. (not judging , just telling how confuse they are)
so, conclusively, its true and for me its the media actually playing the biggest role.
IIN for people not to adapt to the local culture while abroad?
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You're so correct.You're talking of a place which we call multicultural so its common to see people belonging to different cultures, ethnicity,religions e.t.c over there and for me its actually obvious that these people have to somehow adapt to the place and trends over there, that's how people socialize. they have to look and feel normal for those around them and not that they get noticed due to what they're wearing or doing.Especially those who attend the universities or colleges over there or lets say young people because these people have a greater desire to be accepted as a part of that place which is not the case if they try to follow their own culture. as it is a very common thing to be bullied, isolated, taunted e.t.c for being way different.
secondly, its because their is very less encouragement towards following one's own culture and background. People can be seen less devoted towards their own traditions, lifestyles, culture.... they chase the western things what ever it is.I attribute it to the growing influence of media which is actually predominated by western culture in most of the things you watch and it is obviously liked ,so people try to copy them so as that they can be considered more fashionable, modern, and better.
But for me the saddest part is that people living in their very own states, around those who usually share the same culture, religion e.t.c and who know the imp. of their traditions and culture and won't judge you for that, also do that... In my place all those who want to claim that they are modern and fashionable follow the western styles, wear their kind of clothes, and behave as if in any western country. now that makes me sad.
fortunately I am not one of them and follow my culture firmly but its no wrong to say even I like the western lifestyle and others. but I say whats the use of it.. it makes sense if you're in a place dominated by such people but its not important and good when you're in your place.. going opposite to what you believe and what you belong to makes people so double standard. (not judging , just telling how confuse they are)
so, conclusively, its true and for me its the media actually playing the biggest role.