5 Q's

Question 1

How does verbal communication and language play a role in Samoan culture and why?

Answer 1

How we speak can tell others how educated someone is. Matais, chiefs, spoeak properly because of their position, or their rank in the family.

Question 2

What are some non verbal differences in communication between Samoan and American culture?

Answer 2

how we dress is one example. We Samoans are always taught to cover ourselves, our legs, our arms, our waist.

Question 3

What is one major difference between Samoan and American culture, how do you think this affects communication?

Answer 3

I think one major difference is our beliefs. Samoans are very religious people. Even though we go to different churched, we all still believe in one God.

Question 4

How do the rituals of the United States compare to the rituals presented here?

Answer 4

Rituals here are very cultural and is done properly and accordingly. Always a prayer before an event.

Question 5

What is the role of a Fa’afafine. Do you think American culture would openly accept this 3rd gender? why or why not?

Answer 5

they still carry the roles of a man in their family, cleaning the house. I think some Americans won’t accept this 3rd gender, despite everything that’s going on with the LGBTQ+ community