Evaluating Intercultural Behaviour

Hello classmates! I apologise for this late posting of blog post #5 for I had misread the announcement that was posted.

I could not exactly recall any particular incident where a intercultural conflict took place. However, I did remember reading up on a piece of news about this Taiwanese girl studying in Paris who went on her own "quest" to kiss 100 men while still in Paris.


I went on to her personal blog to read more on her "quest" which I found rather interesting.

This girl started on her "quest" in July and as of now, she has kissed a total of 54 men. She has made headlines since her quest was posted on her blog and many (mainly Asians) questioned her motive for going on this "quest". Many also scorn her for embarking on this journey. But none of these deterred her from continuing on her “quest”.

A quick scan through her blog will show you that she has indeed gone around Paris to ask for a kiss from different men, all whom are Caucasians.

This has led me to ponder about one thing. Would she have done the same thing if she was in Taiwan and not Paris? Or rather if she was in another Asian country and not a Western country.

I believe that she was spurred on to continue because of the spontaneous responses she received from the Parisians. Taken off from a blog, “As a francophone, let me say that smooching isn’t really an issue for us. Sure, kissing on the lips a bit more intimate, but not that much.” It’s apparent that kissing is not an issue in Paris, but the whole situation would probably differ if it was in her native country.

With this, I would like to ask the guys in class who are all Asians, should this girl approach you to help her on her “quest”, would you agree to help her out? ;)

PS: you can visit her blog to read more about her quest if you’re interested. :)