Part
3: Cambodia Customs and Values
Objective: To understand some similarities between Emirati and
Cambodian Culture
Task: Compare Cambodian and Emirati values
Highlight in yellow all the values
that are similar to Emirati values
A. Traditional Cambodian values include a
strong family identity and loyalty
B. Cambodian-born people have a respect
for culture and older people.
C. Cambodian families tend to be very private
and reluctant to discuss family issues or conflict with non-family members
D. Stoicism is a highly valued
Cambodian character trait, reducing the tendency to complain about their health
or services they are receiving
E. Modesty, particularly for women, is
very important
F. Visitors to
Cambodian-born people’s homes are often expected to remove their shoes, however
they might not ask
G. Accepting of food and refreshments
when offered may break down barriers, open communication and build trust
H. Cambodian-born people regard
touching people on the head or pointing feet or shoes at them as offensive.
I. Cambodians consider
it impolite to make eye contact with someone who is older or considered a
superior
J. Cambodians have
a tendency not to question instructions or authority
K. ‘Yes’ may be an ambiguous response
to a question or request, and does not necessarily indicate agreement. Reponses
that might mean ‘no’ include; no response, changing the subject, or statements
such as ‘it’s OK’ or ‘no problem’ or even an unconvincing ‘yes’
L. It may take
time to develop working relationships, trust and rapport
M. Loud or over-familiar behavior towards
others is generally not favored.
N. Cambodians tend to avoid showing
anger or getting involved in confrontation
O. Cambodians prefer to be addressed
using their correct title. For example Mr, Mrs and Dr
P. Women traditionally retain their own
family names on marriage or they may have two surnames. Cambodian names are
traditionally written with the surname first, followed by the given name.
Q. Cambodians may not recognize their
names if they are pronounced incorrectly
R. Cambodians may not always address
people by their name.
Comparison between UAE culture and
Cambodian culture:
Culture is important for any countries because if there was no culture there won't
be identity or uniqueness Our culture tough us to accept others no matter who
they are and we love to meet or visit
other or new people and get more close
to know them by inviting them to our house or meet them for lunch or
dinner and we show respect to the people
while Cambodian people avoid showing emotions and try to remain calm while we express our
emotion.
Part 4: The Beauty, Diversity and Poverty of Cambodia
Objective: To introduce Cambodia to students and to compare Emirati and
Cambodian lifestyles
Tasks
1. View a photo gallery, a Powerpoint presentation, and a video from Cambodia
2. Discuss
3. Write a refection comparing your life to that of Cambodians
Task 1: Watch a photo gallery, a Powerpoint, and a video.
This one was my favorite because its
show how this family live in river there are poor family. They live in houses
made of small pieces of wood and have a small boat to move and get some food
from river, we live in big villa, our women works in companies and
they have colleges degree while their women are not educated .
Task 3: Emirati and Cambodian
Lifestyles - Reflection
Why are they so poor? What Is the best way to raise the standard of living of
poor people?
What do you think your life would be like in Abu Dhabi if oil had not been
Cambodia has a lot of nice natural
landscapes the y can improve his country better than now also they can bring
tourists from all over the world to the existence of landscapes and picturesque
And it could improve its economic situation and should the Arab and Islamic countries
help them to overcome this crisis and poverty. In Abu Dhabi the oil can change
lifestyle and without oil we can’t be able to see this high urban development
neither it will have the global status as it does have now .
