CULTURAL QA 02-2024-3 All the below QA arefrom Quora DIGEST to me on 03-02-2024.
Selected quora answers generallyinteresting are included .Still they need not be 100%correct answers. Compiled and posted by R.Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 03-02-2024. Q1 Which is the cruel bird inworld? A1 WadiyatNarjis, 9mo Thesouthern cassowary is known as the world's most dangerous bird. Native to the forests of New Guinea and Northern Australia, incaptivity the bird displays extreme aggression. Southern cassowaries are known for their strikingappearance, with a tall, bony crest on their heads, a bright blue neck andthroat, and black feathers covering their bodies. They can grow up to 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall and weigh upto 58 kilograms(128 pounds), making them the second-heaviestbird in the world after the ostrich Q2 What screams "I'm amiddle class Indian"? A2 AnshuBharti, A mother of a six years old boy.7mo"Do you have a yoga mat?" A woman came rushingto the supermarket while I enquired about the same. "Yes, we do. You can check on the secondfloor." the cashier replied. We both proceeded towards the elevator as our purposeof being there was the same. "Could youplease show me a yoga mat?" We both requested the stock assistant in the chorus as soonas we reached the second floor. "Yes, Mam,here are the ones." I felt elated as I didn't have to struggle more earlymorning. The request for a yoga mat came from my child's school last evening,and I couldn't manage to get it due to my office work. When I dropped him offat school today, I immediately thought of buying it. While I was wondering whatcolor of the mat would impress him, the lady interrupted by asking anotherquestion to the assistant. "Don't you have smaller ones? I want to buy one formy child. I amsure the smaller one will cost lesser." She said. "No, Mam. We have only these." I could sense her concerns. However, since she had nochoice, she picked up one.And I too. At the cash counter, "Sir, the price is too high. If you had a smallerone, I would have taken that and saved money." She uttered. "Sorry, Mam. But you see, there is a specialprice written on it. Theactual price is 680 Rs, and the special price is just 550 Rs." "Ummm…could you please make it 500 Rs?" Shehopelessly demanded. The cashier nodded, and I could see the brightestsmile on her face for saving 50 Rs. My note- In Chennai I have not seen any supermarket reducing even arupee- Q3 What is the funniestmilitary-based joke you know? A3 JimCherry, Former Radiologist Updated Dec 8 During inspection of the battalion, the lieutenant comes to aprivate who forgot toproperly shine hisshoes. The lieutenant says, “Your shoes look like sh’t.” To which the private replies, “Just a reflection, sir.” Q4 Why do Japanese and Koreanssleep on the floor? A4 AudreyLewis,Nutrition Enthusiast, Health Advocate Jan 10 Ah, this reminds me of a fascinating conversation Ihad with a colleague who had lived in both Japan and Korea. She explained thatin these cultures, sleepingon the floor isn't just a matter of tradition, but it's also deeply rooted intheir lifestyle and philosophy. In Japan, the practice is known as sleeping on a "futon," whichis a type of mattress that can be easily rolled up and stored away. Thistradition stems from the Japanese concept of space utilization and minimalism. TraditionalJapanese homes, known as "tatami" rooms, serve multiple purposes – they could be a living room byday and a bedroom by night. The futon fits perfectly into this versatileway of living. Koreans have asimilar practice, known as sleeping on a "yo." Like the Japanese futon, theyo is a thin mattress that canbe easily stored. This practice is also influenced by the traditionalKorean ondol heating system. Theondol system involves a unique underfloor heating system that makes thefloor a cozy and warm place to sleep, especially during cold winters. Both these practices also tie into the broader Asianphilosophy that emphasizes simplicity, efficiency, and harmony with theenvironment. Sleeping close to the ground is seen as a way to stay connectedwith the earth and maintain a humble and grounded lifestyle. It's not just about tradition, though. Many people in these culturesbelieve that sleeping on a firm surface is good for posture and back health.While it might seem unusual from a Western perspective, it's a practice thathas deep cultural roots and practical benefits. Plus, imagine the ease of neverhaving to worry about a squeaky bed frame! My note- Why Korea and Japan, in India also, in many homesstill sleeping on the floor on rolling beds or mats is common. Q5 Which single person causedthe greatest damage to India or Indian society? How? TheYashHegde, YouTuber (2013–present)Updated 6y Sir WinstonLeonard Spencer-Churchill. Many of you may know that, he was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945(later again from 1951 to 1955). Now I don't like writing long answers, so I'll try tokeep it short, the way I like. World war 2 was at it's peak. United kingdomwas having a tough time with the resources. India was a British colony back then (Unfortunately).Churchillordered to divert the essential resources/supplies, from civilians in Bengal tothe United Kingdom. The civilians in Bengal had nothing to eat, causing “The Great Bengal Famine”Result? 4 Million people died of starvation. Apparently, when Churchill was informed about thisfamine. All he had to say was, “Why hasn't Gandhi died yet”. My note- I haveread the same was told by Churchil, earlier also, but how it is relating Gandhi is a big questionin me. Q6 Who is/was the greatestperson in India? A6 SaurabhJha, Student at Electronics and Communication Engineering (2019–present) 5y He is Dr. H. C VERMA a well known experimental physicistand a retired professor at IIT kanpur. His book Concept of Physics is widely used by students. Now ifyou go to buy any other authors’ book you will have to pay a good amount ofmoney, but concept of physics by Dr H.CVerma comes at very affordable rate. In an interview a student asked him why he is selling his books at thisprice he smiled and answered ‘My main motive is to deliver my concepts throughthis book not to earn money’. Q7 What kind of people willalways live life to the fullest? A7 AwdheshSingh,Author: Pearls of Wisdom from Everyday Life |Ex-IRS|IITian 5y Two types of people live life to the fullest. 1: Ignorant If you are totally ignorant of the happening in theworld, you can live life to the fullest. A sheep or a goat live its life to the fullest evenwhen it is taken for slaughtering because it does not know that it is going todie soon. In the same way, if you are ignorant of theconsequences of your actions and the laws of the world, you would enjoy yourlife to the fullest till such time, you are hit by a calamity or die. 2: Wise If you are a wise person, you know the deepestsecrets of the world. Hence, you know what is to be done and what is not to bedone. You don’t doanything that can bring you suffering and hence you don’t suffer in life.You only perform actions that brings you joy and hence your life is filled withjoy and you live fully. My note- I have highlighted the details of the personanswered the question. Rest is left for your thinking….. -- 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/770852877.2897577.1706957157399%40mail.yahoo.com.
