When eating at group meals during excursions with my Academic Director, we usually ate at restaurants who served traditional foods. At Portuguese restaurants, they expect customers to finish their entire plate of food. If the meal is not finished, they assume the person didn’t like it or they were dissatisfied with it. When clearing plates,…
Author: jttaylor@rollins.edu
Cultural Confrontation: Portugal!
I can’t lie, I have experienced multiple instances of cultural frustration I could write about: being a vegetarian in the Iberian peninsula; how difficult it is to get water at a restaurant, and also the lack of ice; the lack of spices to cook with in the grocery stores… But for this instance, I would…
Pre-Departure Blog: Portugal!
Consumerism is a key part of the American culture. It drives the mindset of many in the U.S., leading them to buy and own more than what is required for them to survive. Buying new items is sometimes associated with instant gratification and can bring the buyer a fleeting happiness. Additionally, having many “nice” or…