RE: Observing cultural differences through dating shows and reality tv
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Every culture is different. I haven't had the opportunity to see the reality show you are referring to, however, as I was reading it came to my mind the programs about people falling in love with different cultures and countries. That is quite a challenge and although I know that some are full of drama and dramatization, it strikes me that some couples overcome their differences and stay together, while a good number leave within days or months of meeting. Sometimes I wonder if that kind of relationship is real and there are people who meet and fall in love through social networks ... I'm sure it is, but I have not had any close reference to prove it.
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Assessing the level of deception on this kind of show is something I am constantly doing. Cause you could be fooled by the producers who nudge things in a certain way explicitly or subtly, or by the image that participants are trying to portray, but also your own biases about certain kinds of people.
I have always naturally been a bit judgmental of mainstream culture because it’s been pretty judgmental of me and the way I live and sometimes these kinds of shows help me get over my judgement, especially when I like some of the characters.
Excellent way to see the differences and similarities. Like you, sometimes I feel that I don't adapt to certain types of people and I just don't fit in... a cultural issue? I'm sure it is... the worst thing is that they are people from my own country and even my own family.
Lol I like living overseas because at least people expect me to be different 😆 I feel like an alien everywhere I go