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Understanding cultural differences

Moving to a new country highlights the differnces in cultural norms,

Listen to Nisreen talking about some differences between the culture of her home country and Europe where she now lives. Listen and make notes on the differences she mentions. You can check your notes here.

Task

In the comments section note a difference between your own culture and any other culture you are familiar with. Like or comment on any differences which you were unaware of before or which you find interesting.

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