Look at this photo. What do you see? What does this image tell you about society and culture here?, In Belarus, people are quite reserved. It can be hard to know how they're really feeling. --- Do you agree? Is this a stereotype or a truth? What is the flip side of being reserved?, Today we're going to explore more statements like this – about hospitality, bureaucracy, conservatism, and stereotypes. We'll also practise how to challenge overgeneralizations and discuss different ways of seeing the same culture. Let's start with the worksheet..., It’s always better to be reserved than friendly., In some countries, people from the capital are seen as more sophisticated, while people from rural areas are seen as more traditional., Multiculturalism makes a country weaker, not stronger., Traditional gender roles are essential for a stable society., Bureaucratic red tape is necessary to prevent corruption and chaos., Are any of these stereotypes positive? How fair do you think they are?

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