You are going to watch and create a reflection on the film
"Outsourced".
These questions will help you. If you miss watching the film in
class, you may get a copy from the library and watch it at home. Here are some
clips from "Outsourced"
Cultural Dimensions
in Outsourced
As you watch the film, answer the questions and write down any
examples of different cultural dimensions. This will help you with
your reflection.
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Cultural Dimension
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Character
Todd, Puro, Aisha or other
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Outsourced Scene
or Circumstance
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Low-context culture
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Dove
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Calling Todd
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High-context culture
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Taxi Driver
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Airport
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Individualism
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Todd
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go alone
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Collectivism
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India people
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Holi festival
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Low power distance
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Todd\Aisha
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Said no
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High power distance
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Puro
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Bring food
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Uncertainty tolerance
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Other
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Asking Todd
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Uncertainty avoidance
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Todd
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Auntie House
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Task orientation
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Todd\ Dove
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India Office
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Social orientation
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Puro
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Company close
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Reflection
Create a reflection about the movie Outsourced using the PowerPoint
I give you. Show that you really understand the above cultural concepts.
1. As soon as Todd arrives, he experiences the discomfort of being disoriented in a
strange new place. What happens at the airport? Not found the taci
2. When a friendly traveler helps him get on the train, what does he tell him to do? He not need help
3. When he gets on the train, he cannot find an empty seat. How is this problem
solved for him? How might this be a cultural solution? The boy tell him set on my set
4. As any exchange student, he has a lot of experiences trying new food. His first
encounter is with an iced drink. What happens? Problem in his stomach
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