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Cross Culture Understanding

1. Have you noticed any times when your culture would have required an apology
but American rules did not?
No, I have not. I noticed the reverse. When our culture does not require an apology,
the American culture does. For example when an American person belch, he/she
would apologize to the others that are in the room. But Indonesian people do not seem
to care with it and do not require apologize.

2. How do you feel when someone should apologize to you but he/she does not?
I will feel fine. I think the problem is on that person. If I were them, I would feel bad
or unpleasant because I have made mistakes to one person and I showed him/her bad
attitude by being careless about the mistake. So, apologize is really important for a
good and healthy relationship. It is also a kind of politeness culture. I think it is the
way we respect others.

3. Are there ways rather than using words to apologize?

Yes, there are. I think there are many ways to apologize rather than using words, for
example we do something for the person we want to apologize. It can be a help or we
can treat them food. Another way is by giving a gift with an apologize letter. I think
the person will feel happy with it.

4. If you have mistakes to someone, have you ever say sorry? Do you aware with it?
Yes, I do. I’m kind of person who cannot stand with guilty feeling. I always try my
best to apologize even if I feel a little embarrased but I think it is the right thing to do.