As Americans, we understand that in certain situations there are often unspoken "rules" which we must follow. What are these rules during pregnancy and birth and when a person dies? For example, do you tell expecting parents that you don't like the name they've chosen for their child? Or after someone has lost a loved one, is it okay to say they've "gone to a better place?" How do Americans learn these rules, both implicit and explicit? And are we still following etiquette for these situations? For instance, how many of us think to cook food for the family of the deceased? Finally, as Americans, in general, move away from old traditions, what will become of the dos and don'ts surrounding life and death? Are these rules worth holing on to?
Requirements:
- MLA format (See Writing Resources for MLA format guidelines)
- 2 full pages
This journal is a little confusing and wack. Just thought id put that out there.
ReplyDeleteHi I am having trouble trying to understand this prompt, I don't how to set myself up
ReplyDeleteAgreed. It feels like there is too many awkward questions being asked. I get that we need to talk about how Americans view life and death. But isn't that more of answering with facts rather than creating a journal based on our own beliefs?
ReplyDeleteAre these journals supposed to be informally or formally structured? and are we supposed to relate them purely based on personal experiences or should we look for information online?
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