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  • This is based on your personal story, so the only references should be limited to the cultural evaluation models we studied in class (Hofstede, Lewis, Meyers) “You see, we cannot draw lines and compartments and refuse to budge beyond them.” …He paused, considering what he had just said. 'Yes', he repeated. 'In the end, it's all a question of balance.” Mistry, Rohinton. “A Fine Balance.” A Fine Balance Quotes. Goodreads. ND. Para 3 Abridged. Retrieved https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/865827-a-fine-balance Rohinton Mistry’s novel about four people from different castes who come together in India during the 1970’s ‘State of Emergency’ explores how people’s lives become connected during extraordinary circumstances and about their self-discovery along the way.
  • To be better prepared for your Canadian cultural experience, this paper will help you understand your own culture and how you fit into it.
  • Introduction
  • For this paper, use the Mistry quote to reflect on how you have been shaped by your cultural heritage and the ways in which you will try to maintain the ‘fine balance between your home culture and Canadian culture. Address the following items and any others that you think are relevant.
  • • Stories, songs, and music you grew up with
  • • School experiences
  • • Work experiences
  • • Family organization and childhood
  • • Celebrations (National, community, religious, family)
  • • Traditions
  • • Superstitions Compare your experience to one of the models
  • • After you have finished the reflection, ‘score’ yourself using one of the models we studied in class (Hofstede, Lewis or Meyers. How does your experience compare with the generalized characteristics of the model? Explain why or why not.
  • Conclusion
  • APA format
  • Cover page, double spaced, page #s, intext citations, reference page, spelling, grammar