CULTURAL QA 02-2024-01A All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 01-02-2024.
Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .Compiled and posted by R. Gopalakrishnan, on 01-02-2024 Q1 What do you know that most peopledon’t? A1 RiteshAmara, Former Specialist at Standard Chartered India (2020–2022)5y In Brazil, people get the power to Vote at the age of 16 years. In Estonia, Vote can be exercised in online too, not required to stand in thelong queue and do physical voting. In Canada, there is nolast date or cut off date for getting a voter ID, i.e (people can get voting statuson the day of voting) If there are anyAstronauts from Texas they can exercise their votes directly from the space. The votes they exercised getstransferred in an encrypted pdf form to Houston Space Center from space andlater gets transferred to their respective constituencies. In America places like(Indiana, Alabama) there is specified time limit for voting. The voters should come out withintwo and four minutes of voting. The first country togive voting authority for women is New Zealand . This is in the year 1893. TakingSelfie’s is prohibited and conducting exit polls, publicizing the voters nearpolling booths on the day of voting is also prohibited. In Australia, there’s a fine of 20$ if aperson doesn’t cast vote. In Gambia, voting is done not through EVC orBallots process, it is done altogether in a different way. Voters will be give a small marblesand they need to drop that marble into the box annexed with the candidate.When ever he drops the marble, then a bell rings indicating the authoritiesthat voter has exercised his vote. If there are multiple bell rings, then itindicates that there’s some malpractice going inside. In Sweden & France,all the residents who is above 18 years gets voting rights automatically, there’s no specific application procedurerequired. Upto 2012, in Chilethere are separate polling booths for both men and women. In Equador, in theyear 1967- a foot powder named Pulvapies has been elected as Mayor. NOTA was first introduced by America. Q2 What has your child done that istechnically “wrong” but you were proud of them for doing it? A2 PeterPiluk,Updated 6y A few years ago I got a call from my son’s principal in grade6. I was told there was an important issue that had to be dealt with in person.As I was an hour away seeing a client my son would have to wait until I gotthere in “The Quiet Room”. When I arrived at the office the principal summoned my sonand proceed to inform me that my son had pushed another kid. I am not one to condone violencehowever something didn't seem right so I asked for more details about theincident. The principal told me the details wereunimportant as the school had a zero tolerance policy when it came to violence. I explained to him thatwithout knowing the facts I would not be able to give my son the properpunishment. The principal again objected so I finally asked my son for his sideof the story. It turns out the child my son had pushed was beating up aclassmate who was confinedto a wheelchair.My son pushed the bully to stop him from hurting the kid in a wheelchair. I asked the principal if this was true and he corroborated myson’s story. I was stunned. The principal then informed me that my son willhave to serve a one day suspension. I was getting a little upset at this point but I managed tokeep calm. I thoughtfor a few seconds and looked at my son and said “"tomorrow you and I aregoing to get up early and we are going for breakfast. After that Iam taking you to the video game store as soon as it opens and you can buy anygame you want. You can spend the rest of the day playing video games.” The principal looked shocked at my responseand said "Iam trying to teach your son a lesson here and you are undermining my authority!We have a zero tolerance policy for physical violence and you are sending thewrong message!” I looked at the principal and explained it was him who wassending the wrong message and that my son’s only alternative to allowing thebully to beat up a wheelchair bound child was to push him away. I explained that had my son escalatedthe situation I would be more upset however he didn't. Ironically, I was able to use this principal’s overreactionas a valuable lesson. I explained to my son that sometimes evenwhen you do the right thing there will be consequences. Q3 Why did Pandavas have other wivesbesides Draupadi? Was she not satisfying enough for them? A3 NeerajKumar, Former Loader at Swiggy (food delivery service)7h It's important to approach this question with sensitivity andcontext, as the portrayal of polyandry in the Mahabharata and the reasonsbehind it are complex and subject to interpretation. Here are some points toconsider: 1. Not a question ofsatisfaction: Reducing the reason for the Pandavas' other wives to Draupadi's ability to"satisfy" them is insensitive and inaccurate. The narrative doesn'tportray the situation in this way. 2. Polyandry inancient societies: Polyandry, though uncommon, existed in some ancient societies for variousreasons, including: Political alliances:Marriages were often used to form alliances with other kingdoms. Having multiple wives fromdifferent kingdoms could strengthen political ties. Procreation: Insocieties with high infant mortality rates, having multiple wives could ensuremore offspring and lineage continuation. 3. Specific context ofthe Pandavas: Draupadi'sunique arrangement: Their marriage to Draupadi, due to a misunderstanding, was unique and followeda strict one-year-at-a-time rule to avoid conflict. Individualmarriages: Each Pandava married other women outside of this arrangement fordifferent reasons, often forming alliances or fulfilling cultural norms. 4. Interpretations andperspectives: The Mahabharata presents various perspectives on polyandry,with some characters questioning or criticizing it. Modern interpretationsconsider societal norms, political realities, and individual motivations alongside ethicalquestions. 5. Respectfulapproach: It's important to remember that the Mahabharata is a complexand layered narrative open to interpretation. When discussing sensitive topicslike polyandry, respectful and nuanced analysis is crucial, avoiding simplisticexplanations or judgments. I encourage you to explore the Mahabharata further andconsider different perspectives to form your own understanding of this complexissue. Q4 Do you know a joke about a taxidriver? A4 HankConnu, Nov 17 A businessman is going on a trip. It will be his first-ever trip to Boston. In prepping for things to do they all mention he should getsome of the great seafood. “Go find some scrod, it’s outstanding”, one tellshim. He lands in Boston, settles at the hotel, and now he’s readyfor dinner. He hails a taxi and asks the driver, “say Bud, wherecan I get scrod around here”? Driver turns around and glares at him. “Sir, I’ve heard thatquestion a million times, butyou’re the first one who ever put the verb in the pluperfect subjunctive”.(mustabeen a Cambridge driver…) Q5 What is something your country doesdifferently than the rest of the world? A5 VictorDirikebamor,Storyteller9h Modern architecture inNigeria is built with total convenience in mind. We have more toilets and bathroomsin our houses than bedrooms. I've built two myself, and it was unthinkable toconstruct a four-bedroom home with just one or two bathrooms. When I travel and hear people or real estate agents indeveloped countries boast about their six-bedroom houses with two baths, the Nigerian in me can't help but feel puzzled. In Nigeria, sucha setup would be considered ridiculous. I understand that building in developing countries likeNigeria is quite cheap, but just how much extra is it going to cost for a decent bathroom inevery bedroom? The unwritten standardamongst Nigerians is that each bedroom must come with its ensuite bathroom, just like a hotel, ensuring privacyand convenience. Additionally, there's always a separate toilet for guests bythe living room. This practice inNigeria also stems from practicality. With sometimes large families, the idea of waiting in linefor a bathroom in your home seems absurd. To think that one would have to walkthe entire hallway to get to the toilet, especially at night. This isunimaginable in a home with several boyfriends and girlfriends.:D Our homes are designedto ensure that everyone has their own space, minimizing inconvenience and maximizingcomfort. Building a bedroom without a space for a toilet, accessible only fromthe same bedroom is a great disservice to whoever is to occupy that room. While mostly richfolks opt for homes with extensive bathrooms in developed countries, it's intriguing to notethat such a luxury, sometimes at a lower standard is a standard feature in amodern Nigerian building. P.S.In the comment section, some people have shiftedfocus to Nigeria's poverty, rather than discussing architecture.About 23% of Nigerians, over 50 million people, belong tothe middle-upper class. This number alone is more than the population of many rich countries. Nigeria is a land of both immense wealth and poverty. If you're looking forstories about poverty in Nigeria today, you'll have to keep scrolling or betterstill, write it yourself! This post focuses on the architectural stylesprevalent among Nigerians who have the means to build their own homes based onmy observations! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/572724285.2418175.1706796414683%40mail.yahoo.com.
