So much of who we are is where we have been. Explore our latest addition of video resources to build your inter-Cultural Intelligence!
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Bend It Like Beckham - Decision making.
Jess is arguing with Tony about whether or not she should go to her final football match. She wants to prioritize her family over the game because she is supposed to be with her sister on her wedding day. Tony wants her to go so that she can be happy and not have to let her team down. Jess is trying to prioritize rules (staying with her family because of tradition) over the relationship of her team. Tony wants her to do the opposite. -
100 Foot Journey - Indirect Communication/Expression
Fighting like hens, Madam Mallory and Papa talk through the Mayor of the village to bring the other one down. Expressing their anger and rage at the other through their complaints. -
Belle - Destiny and Decision Making
In this scene John and the Lord chief judge are having a conversation in which John is given the question, “What is law?” John replies that laws are enforced so that the world can become a better place and justice be brought to those who deserve it. -
100 Foot Journey - Cultural Critique using Power/Fear
Fed up with the success of the opposite Indian restaurant, a group of the kitchen staff set fire to the restaurant as a sign of “we don’t want you here.” They have the view that they are superior to the Indians and don’t believe they belong there. -
Black Panther - Cultural Differences & History
A short conversation between Killmonger and the head of a museum highlighting the differences between how cultures remember history. Killmonger calls out the head of the museum for what people have stolen from the Wakandans, and she reacts nervously. This highlights ethnic struggles than can occur because of past hurts. -
100 Foot journey - Direct Expression of two Cultures
Insulting the family with rude remarks about their music and food, Madam Mallory uses direct communication to express her anger and frustration with the families refusal to be like a ‘normal person.’ Papa responds by turning up the volume of the music with a stubborn look on his face. -
100 Foot Journey - 3 Colors of Worldview(Honor/Shame)
Papa is proudly standing in front of their new restaurant and waiting for customers. When non show up, his children pull him inside saying that he mustn’t make himself look foolish. The fact that no one has come, and he is making himself visible is shameful to the family. -
Belle - Status in 12 Dimensions of Culture
Though Dido is an heiress, she is not permitted to eat with guests. Again, the question of status rises. She has gained a fortune, but this has not changed the among to respect she receives. They still view her as one below themselves due to the color of her skin. -
100 Foot Journey - Cultural Learner
This scene clearly speaks out the mind of an Inter-cultural learner. “Needing to survive is needing to adapt.” -
Belle - Status and Context
The story starts off when Dido is taken back to England to live with her uncle. Upon her arrival her uncle and aunt are surprised at the color of her skin. She is black. Because of this, her uncle explains that it will be impossible to raise her status even though they themselves are one of the most respects families in England. -
100 Foot Journey - Concealing Expression
As one who wants to make things right, Hassan comes to apologize on his Father’s behalf and bring a tray of specially prepared pigeon hoping that the staff will approve and accept him. Madam Mallory tastes it, leaving the favor to linger in her mouth- she knows it’s the best- but then throws the dish in the garbage not revealing her true thoughts. -
Black Panther - Culture Clash
Killmonger and T’challa were both born royal Wakandans, but there is a clear difference in how they hold themselves. They act differently, speak with different accents, and have different approaches to how to handle the room. Their environment and experiences has driven them to be two starkly different individuals. T’challa has embraced Wakandan culture while Erik scoffs at parts of it.
