CULTURAL QA 02202426A
Q1 What are some of the greatest examples of presence of mind?
KR The astrologer saved his skin and that is not the presence of
mind; Had I been th eking I would have asked when will I die and if he says
3 days after I would put him to death. If he said the date, I shall
imprison him and kill on that date 3 days before. Any true astrologer is
not afraid of the truth; a past time alone. Varahamihira got the title
Varaha only because of his perfect prediction of death from a Varaham.
Q2 Can dogs see color?
KR Animals only see in black and white
Myth
It was once thought that animals, including cats and dogs, could only see
in black and white. However, scientists have proven this to be a myth. In
all animals, including humans, the perception of colour is determined by
the presence of cells in the eye called cone photoreceptors. Cats and dogs
have two kinds of cones, which are sensitive to blue and green light. This
means they have a useful level of colour vision. The level of colour
vision in other animals depends on the presence and types of the cones.
Cats and dogs are colour blind
Fact
To see in full colour as we know it, humans use three cones – red, blue and
green. However cats and dogs only have blue and green cones. This means
they have a much more muted perception of colour, which is akin to colour
blindness in humans. As cats and dogs are not sensitive to red light, they
have difficulty distinguishing some colours. For example, behavioural tests
in dogs suggest that they can distinguish red from blue, but often confuse
red and green. Similarly, they often perceive green as grey.
Cats and dogs can see in the pitch dark
Myth
Cats and dogs have evolved to be superbly designed for night-time hunting.
Their eyes have a high density of rods, which are the cells that are
sensitive to dim light. This means they can see normally with as little as
15% of light that humans would need. Also, their pupils function much as
the aperture for a camera does, dilating significantly when they need to
take in extra light. Cats in particular have exceptionally large pupils for
their body size and outstanding night-time vision. However it’s a myth
that cats and dogs can see in the pitch dark. Like all animals, some light
is required for the eye to function properly.
Only one animal cannot see in colour
Fact
The only animal that has been confirmed to see only in black and white is a
fish called a Skate. This is because it has no cones in its eyes.
For example, the color red appears dark brownish-gray or black to a dog.
And yellow, orange, and green all look a bit yellowish to a dog. Our furry
friends see blue really well, but purple looks the same as blue to them.
When playing a game of fetch, dogs cannot tell the difference between a red
ball and a yellow ball.
Some animals see colors we cannot. Spiders and many insects can see a type
of light called ultraviolet that most humans cannot see. Other animals,
like snakes, are able to see infrared light. The species with the world's
best color vision (as far as we know) is the bluebottle butterfly.
Q3 What is the biggest culture shock you have ever faced?
KR Is there any cultural shock? Do people abroad distinguish as
nation does? And will he overcharge had a sindhi old man killed some
Pakistani in the war?
Q4 What is your best Nazi joke?
KR What exactly is the joke? I read thrice.
Q5 What are the bitter truths about smart people?
KR It is said generalisation which means gossip; reality is this:
Pros of being smart:
You are a valuable and desired worker at every company.
People like cooperating with smart ones. What is more, employers like
hiring clever people as they are able to improve the success of the
company, are pleasant to work with, and appear to be more productive. If
you care about your career, consider life-long learning for yourself.
Although marks are not the most important indicators of a person’s success,
it is definitely more pleasant to get A instead of D. Professors appreciate
bright students and treat them with compliments, good marks and even
diploma with honors, in the most special cases.
Smart people appear to be more stress-resistant.
As you have more knowledge about the world around you are more aware of the
dangers and their effects. Sometimes, the factors, which seem to ruin your
life, appear to be not so scary at all. The reasons for a stress in most
cases are fake and easy to overcome. If you understand what is going on
around you will be more capable of coping with difficulties.
Solution-finding is a prerogative of smarts.
Without having enough knowledge in the certain area you might feel unsure
if you need to solve an issue. On the contrary, being armed with much
facts, arguments and examples, you can compare the issues, develop
alternative situations and find the solution, which is the most suitable
for your case.
Cons of being smart:
If you like laying on the sofa for hours and staying in bed till noon,
smartness is likely to be someone else’s priority, but not yours. You will
need to work hard if you want to know a lot. Knowledge does not come by its
own but you have to pursue it daily.
Less opportunities to have fun.
If you spend much time reading, learning and practicing your skills, you
won’t be able to hang out with friends for too long, go to matches daily,
play games etc. It means that you will have to reduce the time for
entertainments and substitute some common activities with those ones that
are more developing for you.
Sometimes it can make you sad.
By being aware and realizing more enormous concepts and processes, you can
feel depressed. Not all the things around us happen as we wish them to be,
and there are a number of global issues that cannot be solved.
Q6 Were men tougher in the past than they are today?
KR What is being tough? adjective. A tough person is strong and
determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering. She built up a
reputation as being a tough, but fair businesswoman. Synonyms: strong,
determined, aggressive, high-powered More Synonyms of tough.
1- Love a good challenge: Mentally tough people view obstacles as a
challenge, not as a paralyzing event. They look at their failures and
mistakes as lessons to be learned from and opportunities for growth. In
other words, they embrace obstacles better than others because they lean in.
2 - Practice true commitment: Resilient people are committed to their lives
and goals. They have a compelling reason to get out of bed in the morning –
which is usually early! They are not easily deterred or distracted by
“opportunities” that are unrelated to their desired outcomes.
3 - Focus on what is in their control: Resilient people spend their time
and energy focusing on situations and events that they have control over.
And because they put their efforts where they can have the most impact,
they feel empowered and confident.
4 - Thrive on adversity: The people that exhibit the highest degrees of mental
toughness, not only navigate adversity well, they THRIVE on it. They are
more uncomfortable inside their comfort zone than when they venture out.
They know how to transform volatility, uncertainty, and pain into a useful
energy force.
5 - Understand the importance of emotional intelligence: Emotional
intelligence is the bedrock of mental toughness. You cannot be mentally
tough without the ability to fully understand and tolerate strong negative
emotions and do something productive with them. Moments that test your
mental toughness are ultimately testing your emotional intelligence (EQ).
6 - Show true confidence: As Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you
can or think you can’t – you’re right.” Research shows that confident
people accomplish more of their goals, earn higher incomes, and get
promoted more quickly than their counterparts. True confidence—as opposed
to the false confidence people project to mask their insecurities—is a
whole different animal. Mentally tough people keep moving forward despite
all odds.
7 - Embrace change: I dive deep into this subject in my first bestselling
book, TakingPoint: 10 Fail-Safe Principles for Leading Through Change.
Mentally tough people - especially in leadership roles - are flexible and
are constantly adapting. They know that fear of change is debilitating and
a major threat to their success and fulfillment. They assume change is
lurking just down the road and constantly plan for contingencies.
8 - Know that fear only leads to regret: “A coward dies a thousand times
before his death, but the valiant taste of death but once.” ― William
Shakespeare, Julius Caesar During Navy SEAL training, the candidates often
suffer from many forms of fear. The fear of pain, anxiety, and the
suffering that comes with each day. The fear of failure. The fear of
success. The fear of death. Yet, death is not the worst thing that can
happen to us. The worst thing that can happen is to allow ourselves to die
inside while we are still alive. Ultimately, it’s up to us to limit our
list of regrets.
9 - View failure as fuel for their journey: The mentally tough know the
path to success and a fulfilling life is riddled with the pockmarks of
micro-failures. Falling short of achieving goals and intended outcomes are
an inevitable part of life.Then In a recent interview I did with the
legendary General James Mattis, former US Secretary of Defense, I shared a
few of my favorite quotes of his. His take on failure is this: “I don’t
lose sleep at night over the potential for failure. I cannot even spell the
word.”
10 - Learn from the past, but don’t dwell on it: There is a big difference
here. People and teams that exhibit authentic mental fortitude, practice
the fine art of debriefing – or after-action reviews as we call them in the
military. When pursuing any goal, project, or challenge, it’s important to
reflect on what’s going well, what isn’t and areas for improvement.
Debriefing wins is as important as debriefing losses. Extract valuable
insights and move on.
11 - Engage in physical and mental wellness: Mental and physical wellness
are critical for living life beyond your comfort zone. Not to mention,
exercise can be a powerful tool for developing mental toughness. When I
began training for the SEAL program prior to joining the Navy, I knew that
many elements were out of my control and sphere of influence. My physical
preparedness was one thing I had total control over, so I punished myself
relentlessly at high altitude in the mountains of Colorado as a method for
preparing both mind and body. And guess what? It worked.
12 - Crave feedback and constructive criticism: This goes back to the
emotional intelligence trait of self-awareness. Resilient people know they
don’t have all the answers, are humble, and enlist feedback from trusted
peers and mentors so they can practice Kaizen – Japanese for “continuous
improvement.” They aren’t simply accepting of feedback, they crave it.
13 - Don’t let the haters get them down: In fact, they pity them.
Interacting with toxic people in our personal and professional lives is
just part of life. But mentally tough people limit their time with those
who don’t wish them well nor are they deterred by behaviors – or words –
that don’t add value to their lives. When mentally tough people do interact
with toxic people, they do so with their emotions in check. *Mental
toughness is not an innate quality* bestowed upon a select few. It can be
achieved and enjoyed by all but requires intentional practice. So get after
it!
If childless they won’t be tough? KR IRS 26224
Q7 What is the worst excuse you have ever heard?
“Your parents show you the world and in return you show them the old-age
home?”
KR The placements are mutuals; bad parent good children vs bad
children and good parents; 3rd one is now adays old voluntarily choose such
residences to stay; Seshan lived few months in an set up ECR rd for few
months and lived at home for few months, shifting the stay.
K Rajaram IRS 26224
On Mon, 26 Feb 2024 at 09:22, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <
[email protected]> wrote:
> CULTURAL QA 02-2024-26A
>
> All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 26-02-2024.
>
> Selected quora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need
> not be 100% correct answers. I am only a compiler.
>
> Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 26-02-2024.
>
> Q1 What are some of the greatest examples of presence of mind?
>
> A1 Debasis Basak, Polyglot, Engineer, Flutist, INTJ.8y
>
> One day a court astrologer predicted that the Queen would die the day the
> next day. When she really died the next day, the King wanted to get the
> astrologer killed as he thought that he had purposefully conspired to kill
> the Queen to fulfil his prophecy. The guards brought the astrologer to the
> court and the King asked him: "You seem to predict very well.
>
> Tell me, when are you going to die?"
>
> The astrologer, with dead seriousness on his tone, said-"I shall die
> three days before you, o great king of kings!". His life was spared.
>
> Q2 Can dogs see color?
>
> A2 Animal Lover | Dog Lover | Cat Lover | Loving Husband10mo
>
> Dogs are known for their exceptional senses, including their sense of
> smell and hearing. However, when it comes to their vision, there is a
> common misconception that dogs can only see in black and white.
>
> In reality, dogs are not completely colour blind, but they do see the
> world differently than humans do. In this article, we will explore the
> science behind dog vision and answer the question of whether or not dogs
> can see colour.
>
> Firstly, it is important to understand that the human eye has three types
> of colour-detecting cells, or cones, which allow us to see a range of
> colors. Dogs, on the other hand, have only two types of cones, which
> means they are not able to see the full spectrum of colors that humans
> can. Specifically, dogs have cones that are sensitive to blue and
> yellow-green light, but they do not have cones that are sensitive to red
> or green light.
>
> This means that dogs see the world in shades of blue and yellow, with some
> variation in shades of gray. Colors such as red and green appear as shades
> of gray to dogs. However, dogs are still able to see some colors, and they
> can distinguish between different shades of blue and yellow.
>
> In fact, some studies have shown that dogs may be able to see some shades
> of green and red, but they are not able to distinguish between these colors
> as well as humans can. This is because the red and green cones in the human
> eye are very close together, while in dogs, the cones are farther apart.
> This means that dogs do not see the same range of colors as humans, but
> they are not completely color blind.
>
> So, why do dogs see the world differently than humans? One theory is that
> dogs evolved to see the world in shades of blue and yellow because these
> are the colors that are most important for their survival.
>
> Dogs are predators, and they need to be able to see their prey in low
> light conditions. Blue and yellow are the colors that are most visible in
> low light, which makes it easier for dogs to spot their prey.
>
> Another theory is that dogs evolved to see the world in shades of blue and
> yellow because these are the colors that are most important for their
> social interactions with other dogs. Dog fur is typically shades of brown
> and gray, which can be difficult to distinguish in low light. However, the
> skin underneath a dog's fur is often a shade of yellow, which is more
> visible to dogs. This means that dogs may be able to use their ability to
> see shades of yellow to read the facial expressions of other dogs and
> communicate with them.
>
> While dogs are not able to see the full spectrum of colors that humans
> can, they are not completely color blind. Dogs see the world in shades of
> blue and yellow, with some variation in shades of gray. This unique vision
> is thought to have evolved to help dogs survive and interact with other
> dogs. Understanding how dogs see the world can help us better understand
> their behavior and communicate with them in a way that they can understand.
>
> Q3 What is the biggest culture shock you have ever faced?
>
> A3 Sumit Jiwnani, Former Chartered Accountant Updated 5y
>
> I was on a vacation to Singapore. For dinner my friend and I went to a
> restaurant in Little India. Surprisingly, the owner was a Pakistani. He
> enquired about our order and went to the kitchen for follow up. He now
> returned and asked whether we were Indians.
>
> We thought for a second(as Pakistanis don’t like Indians, generally
> speaking).My friend was going to deny but I interrupted and replied him,”Yes,
> we both are Indians”. By overhearing our discussion he got to know that
> we are Sindhis(an Indian community).
>
> Fifteen minutes later, He was sitting with us having dinner and discussing
> curiously about India and praising our nation.
>
> At the end of the meal, he insisted that dinner was on the house and we
> don't have to pay. We asked the reason for such expensive freebie to
> which He replied that his grandfather was saved by an Indian Sindhi at
> the time of partition riots when they were shifting to Pakistan.
>
> Because of our Sindhi community they could survive and that he could never
> forget such an act of compassion.
>
> Getting so much love from a Pakistani was a shock for me!
>
> Q4 What is your best Nazi joke?
>
> A4 Hirightnow,13h
>
> Ted Bundy is executed and ends up in Hell. When he arrives, Satan himself
> welcomes him and tells him he’ll be in VIP Hell, where all the really
> evil people end up. Satan takes Ted down, shows him the fiery pits and
> such, then starts introducing him around. They come upon Genghis Kahn,
> Vlad the Impaler, and Adolf Hitler sitting on a rock having a talk
> between their scheduled eviscerations.
>
> Satan introduces Ted, then looks at his watch and claims he has an
> appointment and has to go, and Ted is to make himself at home.
>
> After he leaves, Hitler asks Ted if he would give him his opinion on
> something. “You zee, vee vere discussink vatt vee vood do if vee could
> return to life.
>
> Genghiss vood conquer more, undt Vlad would impale more, But zey both zink
> I am crazy, becauss I vood do things differently zen before; I vould kill
> all uff zee Jews, undt vun clown!”
>
> Bundy says “That does seem a bit off, Mr. Hitler. Why would you kill one
> clown?”
>
> “You ZEE?!?!”, says Hitler at the other two, “nobody cares vat happins
> to zee Jews!”
>
> Q5 What are the bitter truths about smart people?
>
> A5 WaqasVicky,S E O Executive at My Saving Hub (2022–present)10mo
>
> While intelligence can be an asset in many areas of life, there are also
> some bitter truths that can come with being a smart person. Here are a few:
>
> Smart people can be prone to overthinking and analysis paralysis, which
> can lead to indecision and missed opportunities.
>
> Smart people may struggle with social skills and emotional intelligence,
> which can make it difficult to form and maintain relationships.
>
> Smart people may struggle with boredom and a lack of intellectual
> stimulation, which can lead to restlessness and dissatisfaction.
>
> Smart people may experience imposter syndrome, feeling like they don't
> deserve their accomplishments or that they are not as smart as others
> perceive them to be.
>
> Smart people may feel isolated and misunderstood, as their interests and
> perspectives may differ from those of the general population.
>
> It is important to remember that these are generalizations, and not all
> smart people will experience these challenges. Additionally, there are many
> positive aspects to being smart, such as the ability to learn quickly,
> solve problems effectively, and contribute to society in meaningful ways.
>
> Q6 Were men tougher in the past than they are today?
>
> A6 Jean-Marie Valheur, lover of history4h
>
> Yes, they were. And this isn’t just an opinion piece, it’s backed by
> science — testosterone levels were significantly higher in the past
> compared to now.[1]
>
> Men worked harder, made longer hours, they didn’t drink sweet or sugary
> drinks, no sodas. Just vegetables, potatoes, bread, fish, meat if they were
> lucky…
>
> It’s hard to be “tough” on a diet of energy drinks, Coca Cola and fast
> food. Scrolling the internet, endlessly, working in little neat cubicles,
> in office jobs, glued behind some desks, eyes fixated on smartphones that
> have become almost like an extension of our hands… men before, they were
> blacksmiths, lumberjacks, miners, soldiers, seafarers. They were tough
> bastards, all of them. A soft, weak, pale man who didn’t see sunlight was
> an anomaly rather than the norm.
>
> Men were a million times tougher just half a century ago, let alone a
> century or longer ago. Hell, in the Victorian era even a dandy like Oscar
> Wilde played rugby in school, joined rowing teams and could punch your
> lights out if the situation called for it.
>
> Footnotes[1]Generational decline in testosterone levels observed
>
> Q7 What is the worst excuse you have ever heard?
>
> A7 Bhumika, Lesson learnt in two minutes 6y
>
> Caution : A serious answer ahead.
>
> Two weeks ago, I visited an old-age home. I wanted to spend some time with
> beautiful wise souls out there.
>
> Everything was going fine. I was having a great time.
>
>
>
> But then, the unexpected happened. The caretaker told me something which
> left me speechless.
>
> It was about this 88 year old lady who has been abandoned by her children
> after her husband died in a car accident.
>
> She has 2 sons and 1 daughter. Her sons have abandoned her and her
> married daughter comes to visit her once in a blue moon.
>
> When the caretaker had asked the daughter, “Why don’t you visit often?”
>
> The daughter said- “I have a dog at my place. I need to take care of him.
> Feed him, take him for a walk and so on. How do I get time to visit her?”.
>
> Such barbarism towards a mother who loved her children and selflessly
> dedicated her life for them.
>
> An excuse like this is a sin.Worst excuse ever.
>
> “Your parents show you the world and in return you show them the old-age
> home?”
>
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