Proverbs and Culture Proverbs are statements of wisdom that serve…

Question Answered step-by-step Proverbs and Culture Proverbs are statements of wisdom that serve… Proverbs and CultureProverbs are statements of wisdom that serve as a window into a particular culture’s worldview. Consider the perspectives these proverbs reflect.AfricaAll lizards lie on their bellies, but nobody knows which of them suffers a stomachache. (Nigeria)Nobody refers to part of his body as a hump. (Nigeria referring to family)North AmericaEvery man for himself.Good fences make good neighbors.ArabThe son of a son is dear. The son of a daughter a stranger. (Saudi Arabia)A big mouth person’s words and point of view are worthless. (Iran)AsiaThe nail that sticks up gets pounded. (Japan)He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. (Korea)EuropeDon’t put off until tomorrow what can be done today. (German)One father is better at caring for ten children than ten children are for one father. (Norway)South AmericaA people without history are like the wind. (Peru)Those who came before us will know us forever. (Argentina)OceaniaRoads are for journeys, not destinations. (Tonga)With due a flower will bloom again. (Kiribati)  Compare and contrast the proverbs of Arab and Asia.What do the proverbs tell you about the respective worldview or world orientation (the definition of world orientation is in the text)? Explain what the text says about world orientation.How does ones world orientation impact communication?               Arts & Humanities Religious Studies COM 3461 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)