4A7 My grand grid for Discursive Essay Corrections by Sulogna Lahiri https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7 Made with a wish on a star en-us 2020-03-03 07:32:32 UTC 2026-01-03 11:21:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Example 1 Ms_Lahiri https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462225 People, in my opinion, are the representatives of a country. People in different countries have different practices which allows for a greater diversity of culture in the world. One's cultural upbringing can show how much one has changed from then to now, because culture is passed down from generation to generation. Take Japan for an example, when we go to a Japanese restaurant, we may find customers slurping the noodles and making a lot of noise while eating. In Japan, that is a sign of the food being delicious and they are complementing the chef in a way. However, if we were to slurp a bowl of noodles at a restaurant in Singapore, everyone would judge us and see us as ill-mannered people. Why? This is because it is an aspect of Japanese culture. When we bring a tradition of a different country to another, there may be some misunderstanding between people. This is why culture is such an important thing to learn, It is something that is unique to a specific country. So, when we do go to a country again, we could learn what we should do, and what we should not.]]> 2020-03-03 07:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462225 Example 2 Ms_Lahiri https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462364 The practices of different countries can vary a lot. For example, in Thailand it is rude to touch or rub someone’s head, as it is believed to be a sacred body part. In India, the right hand is used to for “clean things” such as eating, receiving a gift just to name a few while the left hand is used for “dirty things” such as wiping one’s self after using the toilet. Customs may differ around the world so it is important to do some research about them before visiting a country to avoid offending the locals.]]> 2020-03-03 07:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462364 Example 3 Ms_Lahiri https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462513 Lastly, when visiting a country, I would most certainly learn to appreciate my life. As the world is becoming modernised, our lives are gradually improving. It is, nowadays, hard to witness people who are starving for food and people who lack proper housing, which was very common in the past. Due to this, many, including me, do not appreciate our lives and instead, take them for granted. By visiting the people in underdeveloped countries such as Africa, Cambodia or slums such as the ones in India, I would better understand how some people worldwide suffer without proper housing, education and healthcare. Most people, including me, would then know that we are not supposed to take our lives for granted and instead, appreciate it.]]> 2020-03-03 07:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462513 Example 4 Ms_Lahiri https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462599 Firstly, I travel to learn about a country’s history. Have you ever heard of ‘dark tourism’? Well, many people travel to visit places all over the world with a dark history. Places like death sites and concentration camps are widely popular amongst tourists. One example is Germany. I visited the ‘Berlin Holocaust Memorial’ where I learnt how 6 million Jews were persecuted and saw how gruesome their deaths were. Another example of dark tourism is the ‘Thai-Burma Death Railway’, where many go to pay their respects to the thousands of lives that were lost. Majority of us travel to appreciate the 4 seasons, but did you know that you could travel to learn about the rich and interesting history of the ‘Atomic bomb dome’? There is so much more for us to explore about the history of other countries.]]> 2020-03-03 07:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462599 Example 5 Ms_Lahiri https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462823 As mentioned, I also can learn about a country’s culture when I visit it. My family and I travelled to Australia to experience Hillsong church service in Sydney. We went to the church and attended its morning gathering. The loud blasting of music and flashing lights taught me the culture of Australia’s churches. People travel to Cambodia to visit ‘Angkor Wat’. It is a Hindu temple which is famous for its 49-meter long battle scene, where people can learn more about Hinduism. People also travel to Jerusalem which is known for its holy sites. Specifically, there is the ‘Western wall’ which is also known as ‘Wailing Wall’. When I visited the place, I learnt that the western wall is open to everyone, not just the believers. There, people write their prayers and hopes and stuff them into the cracks on the wall. Did you know that you could use any sort of paper? One can use paper from notebook to even bubblegum wrappers. Papers that fall from the cracks are swept up and left at the Mount of Olives. We can learn so much about diverse cultures and religions just by booking a plane ticket.]]> 2020-03-03 07:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462823 Example 6 Ms_Lahiri https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462875 Secondly, different countries have good qualities and habits that we can pick up from them.  For example, Japan is known for their clean environment where dustbins are hard to find as people are encouraged to carry their own litter and sort them out afterwards to recycle. Being one of the cleanest countries in the world, their toilets and roads are clean, everywhere we look, is almost litter-free. Why is this the case for Japan and not for Singapore? People in Japan adopt the habit of piling up their litter until the rubbish is full, then sort out the litter according to the materials that they are made from. They adopted the habit of recycling as the Government does not place rubbish bins everywhere and the rubbish is only collected on a certain day. People would not want their area to be pilled up with litter and the pungent smell and therefore minimising the amount of times they have to use something that they have to dispose like tissue papers, metal cans and plastic. This inspires us to do the same as we be mindful about our actions of littering and carry out the initiative of recycling, playing a part in keeping our environment clean.]]> 2020-03-03 07:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/453462875 Z https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680094 As mentioned, I also can learn about a country’s culture when I visit it. For instance ,my family and I travelled to Australia to experience Hillsong church service in Sydney. We went to the church and attended its morning gathering. The loud blasting of music and flashing lights taught me the culture of Australia's churches. People travel to Cambodia to visit ‘Angkor Wat’. It is a Hindu temple which is famous for its 49-meter long battle scene, where people can learn more about Hinduism. In comparison to what can be found at home in Singapore, we cannot see and imagine by simply not being able to put into perspective, how large scale the temple is. It allows people to truly understand and appreciate how vastly large the world actually is, People also travel to Jerusalem which is known for its holy sites. Specifically, there is the ‘Western wall’ which is also known as ‘Wailing Wall’. When I visited the place, I learnt that the western wall is open to everyone, not just the believers. There, people write their prayers and hopes and stuff them into the cracks on the wall. Did you know that you could use any sort of paper? One can use paper from notebook to even bubblegum wrappers. Papers that fall from the cracks are swept up and left at the Mount of Olives. We can learn so much about diverse cultures and religions just by booking a plane ticket.]]> 2020-03-09 06:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680094 Example 1 Edit https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680101 One of the biggest thing about a country by visiting it is its culture, and its people. People in different countries have different practices which allows for a greater diversity of culture in the world and more importantly, more things that we can learn about the rest of the world through travelling. One's cultural upbringing can show how much one has changed from then to now, because culture is passed down from generation to generation. Take Japan for an example, when we go to a Japanese restaurant, we may find customers slurping the noodles and making a lot of noise while eating. In Japan, that is a sign of the food being delicious and they are complementing the chef in a way. However, if we were to slurp a bowl of noodles at a restaurant in Singapore, everyone would judge us and see us as ill-mannered people. Why? This is because it is an aspect of Japanese culture which will only be prevalent in Japan but might be seen as foreign in other countries. When we bring a tradition of a different country to another, there may be some misunderstanding between people. This is why culture is such an important thing to learn, It is something that is unique to a specific country. There are so many different traditions, taboos and practices adopted by different countries that we should learn to be aware about. At the end of the day a countries culture and its people are more than just words on a book, its not something you can simply learn from reading online or watching a video. It is something you have to experience yourself to fully understand and learn about.]]> 2020-03-09 06:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680101 Example 3 https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680111 Lastly, when visiting a country, I would most certainly learn about the daily struggles the people of less developed countries face in their lives. By visiting the people in underdeveloped countries such as Africa, Cambodia or slums such as the ones in India, I would better understand how some people worldwide suffer without proper housing, education and healthcare.By visiting these less developed countries, I will be able to understand the struggles of the citizens of the less developed countries better than through reading a book or watching a documentary as i would be able to witness and experience their struggles first hand. I would then understand what adversities the underprivileged go through and would then be able to empathize with them and be more aware of the problems others face.

Jared, Marcus, Gerald, Xi Han]]> 2020-03-09 06:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680111 Example 2 edit https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680124 When travelling to other countries ,the practices of different countries can vary a lot. For example, in Thailand it is rude to touch or rub someone’s head, as it is believed to be a sacred body part. In India, the right hand is used to for “clean things” such as eating, receiving a gift just to name a few while the left hand is used for “dirty things” such as wiping one’s self after using the toilet. Through visiting other countries, only then we would be able to get enlightened and learn to respect the differing cultures. future generations will be educated through all these Therefore, this help promotes racial harmony among people with various backgrounds so as to avoid future conflicts and tensions. ]]> 2020-03-09 06:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680124 Example 3 edit https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680164 Lastly, when visiting a country, I would most certainly learn how people in less developed countries cope with their daily struggles. As the world is becoming more modernized, our lives are gradually improving. It is, nowadays, hard to witness people who are starving for food and people who lack proper housing, which was very common in the past. However, this is not the case for most less developed countries. By visiting the people in underdeveloped countries such as Africa, Cambodia or slums such as the ones in India.These people struggle with getting basic resources like clean water, easy access to education and proper housing. Therefore, when visiting these countries, I am able to witness firsthand how people there live and would better understand how some people worldwide suffer without proper housing, education and healthcare and learn how they live their day to day life coping with these circumstances.]]> 2020-03-09 06:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680164 Example 1 Akshay, Ram, Ruotong, Chloe https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680538 We can learn about the culture that people practice in a certain country. Locals in different countries have different practices, allowing for a greater diversity of culture in the world. When we go to a restaurant, we may find customers slurping noodles and making a lot of noise while eating. In Japan, that is a sign of the food being delicious and they are complimenting the chef. However, if we were to slurp a bowl of noodles at a restaurant in Singapore, everyone would judge us and see us as ill-mannered people. This highlights the cultural difference between countries.Hence,by visiting another country, we can clear common misunderstandings and reduce conflicts caused by cultural differences. This is why culture is such an important thing to learn, It is something that is unique to a specific country. Personal experiences are more meaningful than merely using given resources to learn about it. ]]> 2020-03-09 06:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456680538 Example 4 Alston Glenda Kannan Yi Fei https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456681267 Firstly, I travel to learn about a country’s history. Have you ever heard of ‘dark tourism’? Well, many people travel to visit heritage sites all over the world with a dark history. Places like death sites and concentration camps are widely popular amongst tourists. These places holds deep secrets from the past where barely anyone is aware about. One example is Germany. I visited the ‘Berlin Holocaust Memorial’ where I learnt how 6 million Jews were persecuted and saw how gruesome their deaths were. This made me imagine how badly they suffered and how much pain they had to go through during the process. Another example of dark tourism is the ‘Thai-Burma Death Railway’, where many go to pay their respects to the thousands of lives that were lost. Majority of us travel to appreciate the 4 seasons, but did you know that you could travel to learn about the rich and interesting history of the ‘Atomic bomb dome’? There is so much more to discover, and being able to experience it would allow us to have a deeper understanding. The information we gather there would also not be biased,and we are able to see through our own eyes. There is so much more for us to explore about the history of other countries.]]> 2020-03-09 06:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456681267 https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456684596 2020-03-09 06:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456684596 Example 4 : Zhi Tong, Lin Ping, Kristine (New). https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456886970 Firstly, I travel to learn about a country’s history. Have you ever heard of ‘dark tourism’? Well, many people may travel to visit places all over the world with a dark history to find out more about what had happened in the past. Places like death sites and concentration camps are widely popular amongst tourists. Tourists get to learn and have a better feel of what  the place was like as they travel and learn about the history that occurred at that place. This may enlighten people which may further interest them into   learning about the rich and interesting history by visiting the countries. One example is Germany. I visited the ‘Berlin Holocaust Memorial’ where I learnt how 6 million Jews were persecuted and saw how gruesome their deaths were.This not only let me realize how inhumane people can be but also had allowed me to feel empathetic towards the Jews that were ill-treated by the Germans. Besides that, it also taught me that we should prevent doing such cruel acts to other people.Another example of dark tourism would be  the ‘Thai-Burma Death Railway’, where many go to pay their respects to the thousands of lives that were lost. It is a place that allowed people to visit and pay their respects to the thousands of lives that were lost as well as a place that transformed us to a more conscious and open-minded traveller. Majority of us travel to appreciate the 4 seasons, but did you know that you could travel to learn about the rich and interesting history of the ‘Atomic bomb dome’?There is so much more for us to explore about the history of other countries and in our journey we are not only gaining new pieces of informations but also improving ourselves with a correct value and as a person.]]> 2020-03-09 13:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456886970 example 5 ; zhen hua, tanesha, harshini, kylie ng https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456903722 As mentioned, I also can learn about a country’s culture when I visit it. For instance ,my family and I travelled to Australia to experience Hillsong church service in Sydney. We went to the church and attended its morning gathering. The loud blasting of music and flashing lights taught me the culture of Australia's churches. People travel to Cambodia to visit ‘Angkor Wat’. It is a Hindu temple which is famous for its 49-meter long battle scene, where people can learn more about Hinduism. In comparison to what can be found at home in Singapore, we cannot see and imagine by simply not being able to put into perspective, how large scale the temple is. It allows people to truly understand and appreciate how vastly large the world actually is. It allows us to gain insights on such cultural monuments and learn about it, in detail. with side stories and facts. After all, its more active compared to learning those facts behind the screen. People also travel to Jerusalem which is known for its holy sites. Specifically, there is the ‘Western wall’ which is also known as ‘Wailing Wall’. When I visited the place, I learnt that the western wall is open to everyone, not just the believers. There, people write their prayers and hopes and stuff them into the cracks on the wall. Did you know that you could use any sort of paper? One can use paper from notebook to even bubblegum wrappers. Papers that fall from the cracks are swept up and left at the Mount of Olives. We can learn so much about diverse cultures and religions just by booking a plane ticket.

]]> 2020-03-09 14:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456903722 Junjie,Kenneth,lokeysh,lim kylie grp example 2. https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456955025 One thing you can learn from travelling is the difference in practices and cultures in different countries, and how they vary with one another. You go there to experience it so that you will not offend other people which, is better than reading it up as you gain deeper insight of the cultures and the reasoning behind it. This lets us be more respectful, and also understand how to be more accommodating and compromising. 
An example of this can be seen  in the different meanings of gestures in different countries. In Thailand, it is rude to touch or rub someone’s head, as it is believed to be a sacred body part, whereas in India, the right hand is used to for “clean things” such as eating, receiving a gift just to name a few while the left hand is used for “dirty things” such as wiping one’s self after using the toilet.If you did not visit these places and just simply read about it online, will it be that meaningful and enriching?By visiting the place itself we will have a more open-minded view on different countries unique cultures,enabling us to deeply respect the culture without having a reason to doubt it. ]]> 2020-03-09 15:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/456955025 Example 6 - Alicia, Howard, Sanjiv, Geraldine ( edited ) https://padlet.com/Ms_Lahiri/discursive_4A7/wish/457256809

Secondly, different countries have good qualities and habits that we can pick up from. I would be able to learn why and how certain countries value cleanliness as an important factor. For instance, Japan is well known for their clean environment where dustbins are hard to find and people are encouraged to carry their own litter, then sort them out afterwards to recycle. Being one of the cleanest countries in the world, their toilets and roads are clean and everywhere we look, the place is almost litter-free. People in Japan have adopted the habit of piling up their litter until the rubbish is full, then sorting them out according to the materials that they are made from. They have adopted the habit of recycling as the Government does not place rubbish bins everywhere and the rubbish is only collected on a certain day. People would not want their area to be pilled up with litter due to the pungent smell it produces, which therefore minimises the amount of times they have to use disposables like tissue papers, metal cans and plastic.  By visiting countries as such, I would better understand and learn why and how certain countries value cleanliness, and be mindful about my actions.
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