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Melia Cordero GER 150B1 Journal 1 My name is Melia Cordero and I identify as an asian american. My mother was born in Korea and moved here at a young age, while my father is fully Filipino but was born in the United States. Although my parents are either 1st or 2nd generation Americans neither of them were very traditional when it came to expressing their culture. My grandparents from both sides had a significant influence on my life growing up which is where my knowledge of my culture subsides. The values of each culture can be very conflicting and often find it hard to balance both beliefs. My dad's side of the family values family time and relationships while my mother's side of the family values individual success. Having separated parents made it difficult to accommodate both parties. As far as my identity I did not grow up with many friends of similar cultures to share experiences with, which led to a loss of touch with my culture. Chapter 3 of Experiencing Intercultural Communication by Judith Martin discusses a lot about the different ways identities are created and expressed. It has become apparent that I had lost a lot of identity as I started grade school. Most of my communication was geared toward Americans customs and standards. Being so young quickly shaped me into the modern-day culture also drawing me away from the Korean and Filipino culture I was used to at home. My sister felt very out of touch with our culture in high school neglecting any association with being Asian. When she left for college she attended a predominantly Asian university which was able to reintroduce her to our Korean and Filipino culture. Race will never be a deciding factor when it comes to making friends however there is a sense of comfort when it comes to friendships that bond over similar backgrounds. I often faced the most intercultural social issues at a young age starting grade school. I often referred to household items in Tagolog and would be confused as to why my peers did not understand what I was trying to say. As I got older I adapted quickly to American verbal and nonverbal queues. My values will continue to differ from my friends and peers who are not Korean. I do not view it as an issue but rather as a simple difference. I have been raised to prioritize money and success over anything else. Another trait that differs from my friends and peers is the importance of family life balance. My dad’s side of the family looks down upon missing any family event whether it be a holiday or a simple dinner. Common Korean intercultural differences include dining etiquette, gift-giving, and gender roles. Filipino cultural differences include collectivism, elders' decision-making, and hospitality. These are actions that I am aware that I need to equip when I am around my family, however, I do not regularly practice these customs daily. I wish to carry on cultural traditions while living in America, and I hope to adopt family recipes and mannerisms to teach my children.
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