Culture?

Just some thoughts while revising.

Singapore. Located in south-east Asia, which is a subset of Asia, giving its citizens the title of 'Asians'. Where the racial groups are predominantly Chinese, Indian, and Malay.

So being born in this continent makes us Asian. Well-known Asian features and values such as filial piety and collectivism are practiced and passed on.

What about our actual behaviour? How exactly are we communicating with others? How do most people work? What are their ambitions, dreams, thoughts?

In schools, students are taught to speak up, stand up for themselves, look directly at others' eyes while communicating - both as a speaker, and as a listener. This happens in the marketplace as well.

Does this reflect anything about being Asian, American, European, Australian, or African?

No.

My point is, reasearchers need to take into account the aspect of globalisation. Times have changed. Hybrid cultures are springing out. There has to be less generalising in the discourse, more qualifying statements.

EDIT: OKAY, I just read further into the text, the author did clarify that these are very broad generalisations, included to reflect the practices of the minority groups. :) I am satisfied now.