Describe an interesting thing you have learned from a foreign culture

Describe an interesting thing you have learned from a foreign culture.

You should say:

• What it is

• How you learnt it

• Why you learnt it

• and explain how you think it will help others.

Sample Answer:

• Well, every nation has its own cultural values and traditions, which make them different from others.
• Here, I would like to talk about one particular thing about the culture of the USA, which is Halloween.
• Actually, Halloween is a festival to remember our ancestors, which is now celebrated all over the world every year on 31 October.
• It is believed that on this day, the souls of dead relatives return to their homes and people dress up in various scary costumes.
• Wearing such dresses is an activity, which is called ‘Trick & Treat’.
• Children in scary costumes travel from house to house for their treats, which are usually candies given to them by homeowners.
• At the same time, people in America decorate their homes using carved pumpkin lanterns, scarecrows, and other handmade items.
• Also, people arrange get-togethers outside or in their homes to enjoy their time with their friends and family members.
• I came to know about this tradition through Hollywood movies.
• I have also acquired enough knowledge about it through the internet, which really fascinated me.
• I believe this tradition should be celebrated in my country as well, so there should be a particular date to remember our forefathers.
• Moreover, Halloween activities would help individuals to mitigate their stress and allow them to spend some quality time with their loved ones.
• Therefore, I am planning with my friends for this coming Halloween party and I hope we will celebrate together and enjoy our time.
• So, this is the foreign tradition that I have found very interesting.

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