Entry Ten

I do not use slang in every day conversations. I don't use it because I simply think it is unnecessary in that I can convey the message I want to convey effectively without the usage of slang.

Entry Nine

I think I am an average verbal communicator in terms of effectivness in which there is room for improvement. In terms of clarity of speech, I think my volume needs to be amplified in order to be more effective as a communicator. For the most part, I do demonstrate linguistic sensitivity with only the aspect of jargon usage needing to be reduced.

Entry Eight

Headline: Warriors Offered $15m

I perceive the article to be about the continuing conflict between the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation and the world cup players regarding the promised bonus. After reading the article, I perceive the situation to be an embarrasment for Trinidad and Tobago's football and for the country as a whole. I also perceive the players to be mercenaries. On the other hand, I thought it was very irresponsible for Jack Warner to make such a promise.

Entry Seven

From my presentation, I learned about who the Geishas are and what they do. I also learned about Japanese culture on a whole. I learned about their non verbal communication particularly eye gaze. I also learned about their cuisine and their collectivist culture. I didn't at any point think that the culture was strange. Instead, I thought that many countries would be better off, if some of the aspects of the Japanese culture were included in theirs.

Entry Six

I learned several new things from the class presentations. I learned about the meaning of the flag of Antigua and also that Antigua has its own dialect. I also learned that polygyny is common for the Marrons from Suriname. Additionally, I learned about the History of Spanishtown and also about the cuisine of Jamaica.

Entry Five

My culture impacts the way I communicate in a number of ways. In terms of verbal communication, ambiguous as opposed to very detailed and specific speech is used and is common in Caribbean culture. It can be seen as trespassing on someone's privacy by being too specific and detailed. In terms of nonverbal communication, I don't have constant eye contact with the person I am communicating with as it can be seen as being rude. Also, haptics is used at a minimum when I communicate unless it is with someone I know very well.

Entry Four

Headline: Longlines at payment centres as WASA's 'name and shame' drive continues

I perceive the article to be about customers of WASA paying outstanding bills after they are threatened with the possibility of disconnection. After reading the article, I think that there is something fundamentally wrong with the mentality of some Trinidadians and local businesses. They have no respect for rules and obligations. They are simply delinquent. I also thought it was interesting since this could of been avoided if WASA was more organized in terms of record keeping. They were negligent in allowing the matter to reach this magnitude.

Entry Three

I perceive myself to be a very assiduous person; I will work hard to get what I want. I also see myself as a very confident person as I think I can accomplish anything I want. Also, I am somewhat of a stubborn person since I am not easily influenced or persuaded into doing things I don't want to do. Furthermore, I percieve myself to be a quiet and not a very talkative person.

Entry Two

An event that had an impact on my life would be when I moved to Miami for two years. That experience helped me to be more knowledgeable and respectful of different cultures as I met people from many different countries. I also became a more well rounded student as a result of the wholistic education system there. This experience has changed my view of Trinidad's education system as it opened my eyes to the many deficiencies and narrowness of the education system here, especially in the area of science.