r/GlobalTalk • u/DocsHoax • Sep 13 '23
r/GlobalTalk • u/BreaksFull • Dec 14 '19
Global People from countries stereotyped as 'poor' or 'third world, what are some parts of life in your country that might surprise people from wealthier countries? [Global]
In my experience the public perception of countries in Africa, the Middle East, South America, and large parts of Asia is of them being uniformly 'third world' with lots of poverty-porn stereotypes attached. So I'm just curious in asking people from countries regularly depicted as such, what parts of life from over there would surprise people who buy into those stereotypes? In what ways are those stereotypes inaccurate?
r/GlobalTalk • u/ZarathustraOnAcid • Nov 03 '18
Global What's a part of your culture that is outside your country pretty unknown?
like dances, music styles, literature, artists, dunno literally anything
r/GlobalTalk • u/Disera • Mar 22 '19
Global [Question] Do other countries hate the American people as a whole, or just the American government?
Just something I've been thinking about. Americans aren't fond of our government and many foreign countries have good reason to take issue with it. However, politics aside, I don't hate or feel disrespect towards any people because of their culture. Do people feel that way about Americans though? I feel like my ignorance could be proving my point, but I digress.
r/GlobalTalk • u/7219987714197487 • Nov 11 '18
Global How much do you pay to have your hair cut?
Here in Brazil I’m paying R$40 (US$11) for a men's haircut, but I know that there are places that charge US$3 in downtown and US$20 in the richest neighbourhoods.
How much do you pay?
r/GlobalTalk • u/mechavon • Sep 03 '18
Global [Global] What are the weirdest laws in your country?
r/GlobalTalk • u/LadyFerretQueen • Mar 22 '20
global [global] How bad are things in your countries and what's the general mood?
I do read the news bit I'm curious how it is from a personal perspective.
Here in Slovenia it's pretty scary. Pretty much everything is closed, everyone needs to stay home so we don't get to see friends or family and the worst thing is we got dealt a really dodgy government.
Basically, our prime minister stepped down before the outbreak and the only person who wa able to form the government is a far right guy who abusing his position.
It sucks because on one hand you don't want to cause a panic, you don't want people to stop followimg the quarantine rules but while we have to keep calm and stay home, he is cutting of experts, the media and so on. Most people don't want this so it's not like he's hugely popular (although he is popular) but if this keeps going on for long the damage could be huge.
So it really goes to show in life sometimes you do need to choose the lesser evil (disease or letting a corrupt politition run a muck).
r/GlobalTalk • u/purplewigg • Oct 05 '18
Global [Global][Question] What's your country's "trashy" icon?
In Australia, we have these pieces of high fashion (https://www.australiathegift.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/21243_AUSTRALIAN-FLAG-SINGLET.jpg). Usually associated with bogan types (Aussie white trash) because:
1) Nationalism/'Straya pride
2) They're cheap
What's your country's equivalent? Do you have a flag/icon/symbol that's generally seen as a sign of a trashy or lower class person?
r/GlobalTalk • u/mechavon • Aug 09 '18
Global [Global] How is it the "Taxi vs Uber" war going on your country?
r/GlobalTalk • u/PotatoPunchSamurai • Nov 08 '18
Global What are some local memes that only people from your country can understand?
r/GlobalTalk • u/Nazzum • Feb 21 '20
Global [Global] What songs are on your country's public consciousness? Songs that everybody knows, anthems of your generation, or songs that can either be sung by children on the school's choir or by a drunk band of friends?
r/GlobalTalk • u/Conscious_State2096 • Jun 19 '24
Global [Global] What stereotypes do we believe but which are false about a country ?
It can be about history, landscapes, economic situations, cultural traditions...
r/GlobalTalk • u/DocsHoax • Apr 14 '23
Global [Global] Elon Musk argues with a BBC journalist
r/GlobalTalk • u/viinster88 • Mar 29 '20
Global [Global] We're heading into a new week. How are things in your country now regarding the coronavirus? Did anything change since last week?
r/GlobalTalk • u/mahboilucas • May 23 '20
Global [Global] What's your national spice blend?
I want to learn some international cuisine and the best starting point is to learn the spices. I've already got some basics but I am curious about all the options one could use! :)
r/GlobalTalk • u/Octarine_ • Apr 06 '20
Global [Global]What local recipe you would suggest for a foreigner who is learning to cook and want to try new things?
It could be anything, from main dishes to desserts. With the current lockdown im stuck at home and trying to learn to cook the hard way. Im curious about what are your favorite dishes and which one you would suggest for a foreigner to try making it at home :)
edit: (im brazilian so maybe i wont be able to find all the igredients, but recommend me whatever you want so i can at least look for it lol)
r/GlobalTalk • u/MonaWasTheBoss • Jun 17 '20
Global [Global]/[Question] What is really happening with the Coronavirus in your country?
What is really happening with COVID-19 in your country? I'm most interested in the countries where the cases are increasing like Brazil, India, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Egypt.... etc. Are the hospitals full? Are there mass graves as has been rumored? What's it like in the big cities and in the rural areas? Are people wearing masks or staying home? Are the news reports accurate or do you have any local news sources we can trust?
r/GlobalTalk • u/DocsHoax • Aug 01 '22
Global [Global] WHO urges homosexuals to limit sex to reduce the spread of the monkeypox
r/GlobalTalk • u/Somethingcleaver1 • Aug 29 '19
Global [Global] What are tipping customs for your country? Any reason why they are the way they are?
I live in America and in a lot of states a living wage is made because of tips, I think some states have servers paid like $2.50 an hour before tips.
r/GlobalTalk • u/Few_Routine_1172 • Nov 09 '23
Global [Global] Ukraine. Israel. Can America Support Two Wars and Still Handle China?
r/GlobalTalk • u/indi_n0rd • Dec 31 '18
Global [Global] What were some of the highest moments of your country in 2018?
Share any positive developments or accomplishments that your country/city has done in the last 12 months. Front page news always makes it look as if we are seconds away from doomsday but still, there is plenty of good news that doesn't get any traction owing to usual noises.
Let us try to enter 2019 with a positive note :)
r/GlobalTalk • u/Octarine_ • Jan 10 '19
Global [Global]What interesting creature does your local folklore have?
r/GlobalTalk • u/bravo009 • Feb 28 '19
Global [Global] [Question] Sexual education in your country
As the title says, I am curious to know what sexual education looks like in your country.
- Who or where do you get it from?
- On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being bad and 5 being great), how would you qualify the sex ed in your country?
- Does your government promote a nation wide plan or does it depend on non governmental institutions (NGO) schools, etc.?
- Do you think the people who teach sexual education are properly trained?
- Have you learned about sexual education from other sources? Books, videos, talking with people you trust? Which one contributed the most to your knowledge?
- How do you feel talking about sexuality related topics with other people?
- Have you ever heard of "Ideología de género" or "Gender Ideology"? If you have, what are your views on that?
- If you don't have sexual education in your country, what elements in your opinion contribute to not having it? I am interested in all points of view from all ages.
These bullet points are just possible guidelines to talk about the subject. You can answer any, all or none of them.
EDIT: I'm trying to answer everyone's posts so I might take a while in getting to you. Sorry about that! At the time of this edit, there are 58 comments and I've learned quite a lot from everyone who has commented. Thank you so much and keep commenting!
r/GlobalTalk • u/DocsHoax • Sep 07 '23
Global [Global] Floods across the world are causing devastation in different countries. What is the reason for the extreme weather afflicting our planet?
r/GlobalTalk • u/ugly_moa • Feb 23 '20
Global [Global] [Question] What's your main Internet connection speed like where you live?
I live in a rural area of Mpumalanga province in South Africa and have a rated connection of 10 Megabit downstream and upstream. What I actually get is more like 1 Mbps down and up. Full disclosure though, I haven't paid for my Internet connection in almost a year now. The company is so mismanaged they don't seem to know who pays and who don't! I can comfortably watch Netflix and 1080p YouTube, though the tests don't reflect that reality. Where I feel it worst is when gaming online. My connection is basically long-range wifi via a Ubiquiti dish. So what is your connection like and how much do you pay for it?