Learning Journal #4

[Felicia Taylor]

The presentations given today were very interesting. One of the coolest ones for me was the Korean bath houses. It is clear to me that in many other cultures that are not a part of the western culture people tend to base many of their activities on group interactions. There are many things associated with being together and spending time and energy in groups. In western culture, since it is mostly individualistic, not that much is focused on group activities. Take for example Spas. Instead of making the core part of the activity inclusive (like a bath house experience does) it is very individualistic. We pamper OURSELVES, it is not about being pampered TOGETHER. I found that aspect to be the most striking.