"I think the neck tie is becoming less popular in some parts of the country and in some professions, but I don't think it will ever go away completely. I also think a guy's personal appearance is not necessarily based on the type of…"
Multicultural Men
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Multicultural men seek to discover and explore other cultures as an informative experience and for the refinement of knowledge.
Members: 30
Latest Activity: May 5
Shared Heritage
While some countries have a uniform cultural society, such as the Netherlands and Japan, both Canada and the United States have rich multicultural landscapes founded upon Germanic and Celtic traditions. The U.S. and Canada are remarkable examples of multicultural countries which equally struggle and benefit from the diversity of their societies. Assimilation has often been difficult for the host country as well as for the immigrant but the respect and courtesy with which migrants have assimilated has allowed these countries to embrace foreign cultures and to guide the uninformed. This forum will allow us to talk about the cultures we have roots in as well as those we have experienced. Curious and sometimes fascinating differences between cultures include food, clothing, gestures, facial expressions, and idioms. Religion is also a significant part of culture and comments or stories of how one's religion has shaped or impacted society are welcomed. To kick off with some Americana culture: Ladies and Gentlemen, The Violent Femmes:
Discussion Forum
How labels like 'black' and 'working class' shape your identity
Started by Dallas the Phallus May 5. 0 Replies 1 Like
This is taken from the book Drunk Tank Pink, which has been on my reading list for some time. There are numerous studies to corroborate these findings--that the labels or expectations we have when…Continue
Tags: bias, race, reification, identity, labels
Descriptions of Multiculturalism
Started by Raidan S.. Last reply by Mike Nov 23, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Two descriptions of multiculturalism are used in North America; In Canada they use the expression "cultural mosaic" whereas in the U.S. they use the expression "melting pot". Which do you like…Continue
Tags: opinion, language, expressions
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
Started by Dallas the Phallus Nov 6, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard RustinI watched this documentary earlier this year. It was very well done, and it is a great place to start if you know absolutely nothing about Bayard Rustin…Continue
Tags: GLBT, homosexual, Martin Luther King, Jr., American history, African-Americans
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Comment by Errol R. Alger on March 3, 2013 at 8:02am -
My latest trips abroad were to the Czech and Slovak republics (2005 & 2007). Bratislava is great! My wife and I hiked from the Orava region over the mountains into Poland. Eager to return for cierne caj a slivovica!
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Comment by Rockeman on October 28, 2012 at 6:23pm -
Yes. It's really cool the people I've met.
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Comment by Shane on October 28, 2012 at 6:19pm -
It's what you normally refer to as, "Saturday Night".
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Comment by Dallas the Phallus on October 28, 2012 at 6:02pm -
A couchsurfer? You mean you let strangers spend the night in your house?
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Comment by Rockeman on October 27, 2012 at 8:13pm
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Hello, I found you guys and looking to make new friends. I have hosted exchange students for many years now and recently started hosting couchsurfers. I have a very broad view on culture now, and I would like to interact with others who may share some of the same values.
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Comment by Raidan S. on August 13, 2010 at 11:47am -
RD.
I haven't been to Florida for awhile. Thanks for sharing. Could you tell me some of the characteristics of the culture in the backwoods? Also, along with Cuban refugees, how else has Spanish culture pervaded your area of Florida. Thanks again, New Yorkers tend to forget Florida is not where old couples go to retire.
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Comment by Liam S. on August 3, 2010 at 3:39pm -
Great group idea Raidan.
I'm from the US, Midwest - now living in Chicago. My family is romany (kalderasha) on one side, and irish on the other. We grew up without much benefit from this heritage, but it is there regardless.
My current neighborhood is extremely multi-cultural, encompassing south east asians, east asians, eastern europeans, africans, and latino populations (even within my block). My area of town is even known as Little Seoul, and offers the unique gem of a strip club, right next to a store selling burka and hijab.
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Comment by Raidan S. on August 3, 2010 at 3:25pm
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Welcome to Multicultural Men! Where are you from? Would you consider your country/state multicultural or monocultural?
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From the Grammarphobia blog.Q: In a recent radio appearance, you said the idea that “he” can refer to any human being – man or woman – was introduced in the 18th century by a female grammarian. I think you’re wrong. The concept of male as universal has been around much longer.A: If by “male as universal,” you mean using male pronouns (“he,” “him,” and “his”) for women as well as men, the idea did indeed begin in the 18th century.Before then – for two centuries, in fact – it was considered…See More
Andrew Bennett posted a discussionThe death of neck ties?
I heard that according to researches that the neck tie is expected to become obsolete in the next few decades. Because more and more men are dressing more casually these days thanks to Facebook and google where the CEO shows up in jeans and a hoodie. So is the neck tie really becoming obsolete or are men just not caring about his personal appearance?Please feel free to give your taken on this.See More
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