Learning Journal #2

[Felicia Taylor]

I found the Pakistani culture to be interesting because of its many formalities. In general, Pakistanis enjoy close interpersonal relationships. This includes talking about family but it is mostly limited to the male members. Some small details I found to be interesting occur when it comes to interacting with the opposite sex. Pakistanis maintain close body contact but not with the opposite sex. Both men and women generally hug each other when meeting for the first time as long as they are the same sex. Another thing is making eye contact. Maintaining a constant eye contact with a person of the opposite sex is considered rude and unethical. These are things I have not personally encountered while interacting with Pakistanis of the opposite sex-- probably because of western culture.