Question

Hey all, would just like some quick revision on my Introduction/thesis/first paragraph if you wouldnt mind helping! :) The paper is on The differences in interpretation and culture centered around "Reticence" :) Intro/Para in first comment! :D thx

Answer 1

Reticence can be defined in two different ways: the inclination to keep silent and uncommunicative, and the act of being culturally aware. Depending on the culture one grows up in and, or, is introduced to, the act of being reticent can be both socially acceptable and unacceptable. The United States and Korea interpret reticence very differently. For example, the United States sees it as an issue with the individual, whereas in Korea it is seen as being polite.
The way reticence in interpreted in the United States differs greatly from Korea. Studies show that Americans are outgoing, informal and spontaneous; whereas Asians are more reserved, and rely on conventional patterns of expressions (K.W Kang and W.B Pearce, 92). For example, a multi-cultural Korean woman, who can perform successfully in both cultures, was asked to participate in a study where she would have lunch with an American professor, and lunch with a Korean professor while following the rules of communication in each culture. The woman did both, being more spontaneous in the western environment and more reserved in the Korean, and said that she equally enjoyed both meetings, and that they were both equally friendly. This means that even though the Korean way of communication may seem foreign and impolite, to a native speaker of Korean, this is the proper way to communicate.

Answer 2

Also, im not a very good writer, sorry about that

Answer 3

You should put something at the beginning that introduces the topic. Do you have a prompt?

Answer 4

@DrummerGirl14

Answer 5

Make sure you have a works cited page.