Advice

[Karen du Four des Champs]

>Any particular advice for an old but young player ??

Cultural and religious advice when planning meals, breaks, OS sessions....
remember that in addition to the predominant ethnic group of Malays
(Muslims), there are also Chinese (Buddhist, Christian, ancestral worship,
etc), Indians (Muslim, Hindu, Sikhs, Christian, etc..) -- all of whom have
differing food restrictions, times for worships, differing levels of comfort
with both men and women in the same room, etc...

The cultural faux pas I committed while living in M'sia for 3 years in the
early 80's had most to do with a lack of understanding and appreciation for
the complex web of interdependency among not only these 3 ethnic/cultural
groups, but also with "orang putehs" -- Aussies, Brits, Americans,
Canadians, Europeans....

I'm sure it will be a fascinating experience.  Do keep us posted!  And feel
free to contact me if I can be of service/insight for you and your client.

Karen
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-----Original Message-----
From: Denis Cowan <cowandp at GIL.COM.AU>
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU <OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU>
Date: Thursday, December 16, 1999 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: Advice


>G'day.
>
>I may be running an Open space event in Malaysia in early Fe.
>
>It will be my first OS outside of Australia. My client is also an Aussie
>who is relatively new to Malaysia
>
>Any particular advice for an old but young player ??
>
>
>Regards
>
>
>denis
>
>denis cowan , brisbane , australia.  fax ** 61 7 32681869 tel ** 61 7
38363056
>email:  cowandp at gil.com.au
>