---------- Forwarded message --------- From: 'N Sekar' via iyer123 <[email protected]> Date: Thu, Feb 1, 2024, 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 02-2024-01A To: <[email protected]>, Patty Thatha <[email protected]>, Kerala Iyer <[email protected]>
Thanks. Q 3: Mr. Neeraj Kumar has given a very dignified reply to a brash question which bordered on vulgarity. The question could have been framed in dignified language instead of jumping to conclusions. Kudos to Mr. Kumar. I just want to add: Sometimes it is difficult to judge the historical happenings based on our present day societal norms, esp w r t the Royal families. Forging alliances, ensuring progeny etc are all among the several reasons. Problem is there is hardly anyone who can explain the nuances with knowledge and each one comes up with his own version. Many times it is a question of blind leading the blind and Hindu bashing also plays its part. N Sekar Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_> On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 7:37 PM, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <[email protected]> wrote: *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. Gopala krishnan, on 01-02-2024* *Q1 What do you know that most people don’t?* *A1 Ritesh Amara, 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 the long queue and do physical voting.* *In Canada, there is no last date or cut off date for getting a voter ID**, i.e (people can get voting status on the day of voting)* *If there are any Astronauts from Texas they can exercise their votes directly from the space**. The votes they exercised gets transferred in an encrypted pdf form to Houston Space Center from space and later gets transferred to their respective constituencies.* *In America places like (Indiana, Alabama) there is specified time limit for voting**. The voters should come out within two and four minutes of voting.* *The first country to give voting authority for women is New Zealand** . This is in the year 1893. Taking Selfie’s is prohibited and conducting exit polls, publicizing the voters near polling booths on the day of voting is also prohibited.* *In Australia, there’s a fine of 20$ if a person doesn’t cast vote.* *In Gambia**, voting is done not through EVC or Ballots process, it is done altogether in a different way. Voters will be give a small marbles and 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 authorities that voter has exercised his vote. If there are multiple bell rings, then it indicates 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 procedure required.* *Upto 2012, in Chile there are separate polling booths for both men and women.* *In Equador, in the year 1967- a foot powder named Pulvapies has been elected as Mayor.* *NOTA was first introduced by America.* *Q2 What has your child done that is technically “wrong” but you were proud of them for doing it?* *A2 Peter Piluk,Updated 6y* *A few years ago I got a call from my son’s principal in grade 6. 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 got there in “The Quiet Room”.* *When I arrived at the office the principal summoned my son and proceed to inform me that my son had pushed another kid. I am not one to condone violence however something didn't seem right so I asked for more details about the incident. The principal told me the details were unimportant as the school had a zero tolerance policy when it came to violence. I explained to him that without knowing the facts I would not be able to give my son the proper punishment. The principal again objected so I finally asked my son for his side of the story.* *It turns out the child my son had pushed was beating up a classmate who was **confined to 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 my son’s story. I was stunned. The principal then informed me that my son will have to serve a one day suspension.* *I was getting a little upset at this point but I managed to keep calm. I thought for a few seconds and looked at my son and said “"tomorrow you and I are going to get up early and we are going for breakfast. After that I am taking you to the video game store as soon as it opens and you can buy any game you want. You can spend the rest of the day playing video games.”* *The principal looked shocked at my response* *and said "I am 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 the wrong message!”* *I looked at the principal and explained it was him who was sending the wrong message and that my son’s only alternative to allowing the bully to beat up a wheelchair bound child was to push him away. I explained that had my son escalated the situation I would be more upset however he didn't.* *Ironically, I was able to use this principal’s overreaction as a valuable lesson. I explained to my son that sometimes even when you do the right thing there will be consequences.* *Q3 Why did Pandavas have other wives besides Draupadi? Was she not satisfying enough for them?* *A3 Neeraj Kumar, Former Loader at Swiggy (food delivery service)7h* *It's important to approach this question with sensitivity and context, as the portrayal of polyandry in the Mahabharata and the reasons behind it are complex and subject to interpretation. Here are some points to consider:* *1. Not a question of satisfaction: Reducing the reason for** the Pandavas' other wives to Draupadi's ability to "satisfy" them is insensitive and inaccurate. The narrative doesn't portray the situation in this way.* *2. Polyandry in ancient societies: Polyandry, though** uncommon, existed in some ancient societies for various reasons, including:* *Political alliances: Marriages were often used to form** alliances with other kingdoms. Having multiple wives from different kingdoms could strengthen political ties.* *Procreation: In societies with high infant mortality rates,** having multiple wives could ensure more offspring and lineage continuation.* *3. Specific context of the Pandavas:* *Draupadi's unique arrangement: Their marriage to* *Draupadi, due to a misunderstanding, was unique and followed a strict one-year-at-a-time rule to avoid conflict.* *Individual marriages: Each Pandava married other women* *outside of this arrangement for different reasons, often forming alliances or fulfilling cultural norms.* *4. Interpretations and perspectives:* *The Mahabharata presents various perspectives on polyandry, with some characters questioning or criticizing it.* *Modern interpretations consider societal norms, political** realities, and individual motivations alongside ethical questions.* *5. Respectful approach:* *It's important to remember that the Mahabharata is a complex and layered narrative open to interpretation. When discussing sensitive topics like polyandry, respectful and nuanced analysis is crucial, avoiding simplistic explanations or judgments.* *I encourage you to explore the Mahabharata further and consider different perspectives to form your own understanding of this complex issue.* *Q4 Do you know a joke about a taxi driver?* *A4 Hank Connu, 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 get some of the great seafood. “Go find some scrod, it’s outstanding”, one tells him.* *He lands in Boston, settles at the hotel, and now he’s ready for dinner. He hails a taxi and asks the driver, “say Bud, where can I get scrod around here”?* *Driver turns around and glares at him. “Sir, I’ve heard that question a million times, but you’re the first one who ever put the verb in the pluperfect subjunctive”.(musta been a Cambridge driver…)* *Q5 What is something your country does differently than the rest of the world?* *A5 Victor Dirikebamor,Storyteller9h* *Modern architecture in Nigeria is built with total convenience in mind**. We have more toilets and bathrooms in our houses than bedrooms. I've built two myself, and it was unthinkable to construct a four-bedroom home with just one or two bathrooms.* *When I travel and hear people or real estate agents in developed countries boast about their six-bedroom houses with two baths, the Nigerian in me can't help but feel puzzled. In Nigeria, such a setup would be considered ridiculous.* *I understand that building in developing countries like Nigeria is quite cheap, but just how much extra is it going to cost for a decent bathroom in every bedroom?* *The unwritten standard amongst Nigerians is that each bedroom must come with its ensuite bathroom**, just like a hotel, ensuring privacy and convenience. Additionally, there's always a separate toilet for guests by the living room.* *This practice in Nigeria also stems from practicality. With** sometimes large families, the idea of waiting in line for a bathroom in your home seems absurd. To think that one would have to walk the entire hallway to get to the toilet, especially at night. This is unimaginable in a home with several boyfriends and girlfriends.:D* *Our homes are designed to ensure that everyone has their own space, minimizing** inconvenience and maximizing comfort. Building a bedroom without a space for a toilet, accessible only from the same bedroom is a great disservice to whoever is to occupy that room.* *While mostly rich folks opt for homes with extensive** bathrooms in developed countries, it's intriguing to note that such a luxury, sometimes at a lower standard is a standard feature in a modern Nigerian building.* *P.S.In <http://P.S.In> the comment section, some people have shifted focus to Nigeria's poverty, rather than discussing architecture.* *About 23% of Nigerians, over 50 million people, belong to the 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 for stories about poverty in Nigeria today, you'll have to keep scrolling or better still, write it yourself! 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