https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx Conversations in Diversity en-us 2018-10-26 11:47:45 UTC 2024-06-08 17:44:50 UTC hello@padlet.com pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/297337273 In South Africa the most common activity for people to do in their spare time is play soccer. In 2010 South Africa was the first African nation to hold a soccer world cup. ]]> 2018-10-26 11:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/297337273 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/297339031 Within South Africa there is around 11 languages. English is the most common while there are many more dominantly used languages such as Zulu and Afrikaans. ]]> 2018-10-26 12:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/297339031 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/299658641 In South Africa the dominant religion is christianity being 80% of the population. It is known that within christianity they are mostly catholic and Pentecostal. ]]> 2018-11-02 03:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/299658641 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/299659253 Within South Africa they very casual clothing but in some cases they wear traditional African based clothing that looks like this...]]> 2018-11-02 03:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/299659253 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300308279 One popular meal within South African sausage made from beef, mixed with either pork or lamb and a mixed spice. Its called Boerewors. Other than common meals such as the Boerewors the diet is usually set to their livestock such as pigs and lamb.]]> 2018-11-05 04:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300308279 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300309617 The music in South Africa is not all spiritual as some would think. In the 1990's there was a genera that emerged called kwaito which involves dancing, singing, and shouting. It is very similar to some types of rap music in the U.S. but has a different flare.]]> 2018-11-05 04:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300309617 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300310310 Family's within South Africa usually consist of parents and their children. Rarely do grandparents or any other extended family live in the same house. There are also many gender roles within the families such as the man being the head of the house and the woman being set to do most of the agricultural tasks.]]> 2018-11-05 04:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300310310 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300311271 In South Africa there are many places for people to tour and have a great time. One of the main cities that tourists come to see is Durban. This city has many African influences and was also the city that hosted the 2010 soccer world cup.]]> 2018-11-05 04:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300311271 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300311780 As we say "hello" in America, in South Africa they often start a conversation such as "how are you?". They will also shake with two hands in some regions while others will shake lightly with only one hand used. When we say "see you later" in America, it is common for the South African people to say "go well in peace".]]> 2018-11-05 04:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300311780 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300312212 In South Africa it is informal to speak to someone with your hands in your pockets. You must not point with your index finger or stand to close during conversation. It is seen as being kind when someone cups their hands when receiving something. When saying goodbye many will place their hand on their heart and bow.]]> 2018-11-05 04:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300312212 pjballard https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300312635 2018-11-05 04:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pjballard/p4et64tayefx/wish/300312635