https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg Conversations in Diversity en-us 2019-02-11 12:42:59 UTC 2019-02-19 04:28:16 UTC hello@padlet.com tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/329831206 Spanish is the official language of Venezuela with the exception of some indigenous people who speak a variety of languages.There are some unique phrases and words that are spoken in Venezuela such as 'Ponerse las pilas' which would mean to insert batteries but in Venezuela it means to wise up. Although Spanish is the official language, English is required in private high schools and some public ones too.]]> 2019-02-11 13:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/329831206 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/329836745 In Venezuela, religious freedom is guaranteed by the constitution, but about 96 percent of the population is Roman Catholic. Most of the Catholics there don't attend church services often but they still profess their faith in God, Catholic saints, and the Virgin Mary. People who live in rural areas tend to be more devoted to their faith than people who live in urban areas.]]> 2019-02-11 13:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/329836745 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/329842628 Venezuelans are pretty fashion conscious and tend to take great care of their appearance. Usually fashion tends to take precedence over comfort. They usually follow current European styles and wearing brand name clothing is considered important to them. Some people still wear traditional clothing or a combination of traditional and European style clothing.]]> 2019-02-11 13:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/329842628 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/330295303 Greetings are different for men and women in Venezuela. For men, a handshake is a common greeting among strangers as well as acquaintances. They might also accompany that with a pat on the back. For women, they exchange kisses on the cheeks with both men and women no matter how close the relationship is. With close friends and family, both men and women greet with an abrazo. An abrazo is a full embrace while patting each other on the back.]]> 2019-02-12 12:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/330295303 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/330304711 Venezuelans use their hands a lot during conversation when they are trying to make a point or to communicate without speaking. It is important to make eye contact during conversation and when sitting you shouldn't slouch or prop up your feet on anything. Pointing your index finger, passing between conversing individuals, or interrupting a conversation is considered to be rude and whenever this happens people are expected to say excuse me.]]> 2019-02-12 13:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/330304711 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/330308292 There are a lot of common foods in Venezuela including pasta, rice, beans, plantains, white cheese, chicken, potatoes, and fish. Corn is the basis of many different dishes and fried foods are also very popular. Some favorites are arepas, hallacas, puntatrasera, and pabellon criollo. You can find open-air markets provide a large variety of tropical fruits and fresh vegetables.]]> 2019-02-12 13:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/330308292 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331310695 Popular holidays celebrated in Venezuela that aren't celebrated in the U.S are Carnaval which is two days before Ash Wednesday. Carnaval is where water fights, parades, dancing, and other activities happen. People dress up in costumes and children throw water balloons or eggs at passerby in the street and occasionally, in some cities, a Carnaval queen is chosen at a beauty pageant. ]]> 2019-02-14 14:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331310695 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331321001 In Venezuela, baseball is a very popular sport and several Venezuelan baseball players have been hired by major league teams in the U.S. Basketball is the next most widely played sport. Unlike other Latin American countries, soccer is much less popular. For entertainment, Venezuelans love to go dancing, eat at restaurants, attend cultural events, and just visit with each other. Telenovelas, which are soap operas, are very popular especially among women. Cockfighting is also a popular hobby and form of entertainment in several regions of Venezuela.]]> 2019-02-14 14:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331321001 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331329943 Popular music in Venezuela is also popular throughout the rest of Latin America, it's called Reggaetón. ]]> 2019-02-14 15:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331329943 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331336148 A popular place in Venezuela to visit is Caracas which is the capital. Caracas is known for its varied culinary landscape, vibrant cultural life, exciting nightlife scene, and world-class museums. Caracas is also home to Simón Bolívar's, the father of Venezuela, grave as well as Caracas Cathedral, a landmark of Romanesque architecture.]]> 2019-02-14 15:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/331336148 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/332538348 2019-02-19 04:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/332538348 tagagliardi https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/332539529 This article does a very good job of outlining the important parts of the life that the people of Venezuela live and helps the reader better understand the things that they do in their culture. It also outlines important things to them and what they believe in. This article outlines all the main focuses and beliefs of Venezuelan culture.]]> 2019-02-19 04:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tagagliardi/1c8brz3a3xrg/wish/332539529