Rajamani ThialanQuestion 1. We live in a multicultural world and non verbal practices vary from one culture to another. As the worlds gets smaller, one must be sensitive and learn different practices in order to get along with another. The question asks us to identify 4 difference non-verbal practices in any two cultures that we know. [...]
I went to the supermarket yesterday to buy white rice and brown rice. When i got to the cashier, the cashier told me ‘ Sorry Sir, no plastic bag. Today is no plastic bag day’. A lightbulb went in my head, damn should have brought that shopping bag i bought the last time i was [...]
that there is God… really, I stand corrected. that someone i know as the most beautiful and perfect being will never see me the same way. now that’s what i call enlightenment. trust is a very rare commodity hope and wants are things we need to let go. focus on being grateful for everyday. thank [...]
I wondered, distance learning ? No classrooms, no lectures ? How am I going to get things done ? I soon realized all my worries were silly as I was provided with all the written materials, tutorials and online access to WOU student portal for my studies. All these materials are given to a [...]
Here what I think how a study group will benefit me as a distance learner.(Written when i was one) Emotional and academic support I am working person with a lot of responsibilities. Most of the people in Wawasan Open University are working too. We juggle our priorities. Work, family and other social events will get [...]
This is text of my P5 speech –Your body speaks! from the Competent Communicator Manual Toastmaster of the evening, Madam President, fellow toastmasters,visiting toastmasters and guests. A very happy evening. There is a saying, if you stop learning, you will get old. Learning comes naturally to us. Without it we would not have progressed so [...]
This is text of my P4 speech –How to say it ! from the Competent Communicator Manual Toastmaster of the evening, Mr President, fellow toastmasters, visiting toastmasters,distinguished guests. A very good evening. Why does life keep giving me lemons? How long can i keep making lemonade ? When will it give me oranges or apples,they’re [...]
These are some of my favorites Tweets from my Twitter account. I just realized i have over 300 tweets. It’s good to share your random thought over the net. I hope to encourage to do so. People should be grateful or be appreciative of you. It’s good for your self worth. An acknowledge of your [...]
I accompanied my mother to the clinic for her annual checkup. We registered at the counter and waited for my mother to be called in to the doctor’s office. Her name was called and we went in to see the doctor. Before the doctor could examine my mother, a man came in saying that his [...]
Why does life keep giving me lemons? How long can i keep making lemonade ? When will it give me oranges or apples,they’re my favourites. It seems hard to get what you want these days. Currently being ‘in between jobs’ (another term for jobless!) gives me time to ponder about life and ‘lemons’. I am [...]
