Cultural exchange forum?

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The discussion revolves around the existence of online forums where individuals from various countries can engage in conversations about their cultures, foods, languages, and related topics. Participants explore existing platforms and the scope of cultural exchange within the context of the forum.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about online forums dedicated to discussions on culture, food, and language.
  • Another participant provides a link to a forum discussing the effect of ethnicity and culture on dining, suggesting it as a relevant resource.
  • Some participants mention that cultural discussions occur within the current forum, particularly in threads about language, music, food, and education.
  • There is a mention of multiple grammar threads, indicating a lively discussion on language within the forum.
  • A participant expresses a preference for focusing on history, social norms, and daily life rather than food.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that cultural discussions take place within the forum, but there is no consensus on the existence of a dedicated forum specifically for cultural exchange. Multiple perspectives on the focus of discussions (food vs. broader cultural topics) are present.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the lack of clarity on the specific types of cultural discussions participants are seeking and the potential overlap between different topics within existing threads.

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Does there exist an online forum where people from countries around the world discuss their cultures, foods, language, etc?
 
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LightningInAJar said:
Does there exist an online forum where people from countries around the world discuss their cultures, foods, language, etc?
We do that a little bit here, as long as it is within the rules. Language certainly, there is a thread on grammar active at the moment.
Music and food feature and Education is a Biggie for obvious reasons.
 
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pinball1970 said:
We do that a little bit here, as long as it is within the rules. Language certainty, there is a thread on grammar active at the moment.
Music and food feature and Education is a Biggie for obvious reasons.
Hah! Yeah. In fact two "competing" grammar threads! :woot:
 
sbrothy said:
Hah! Yeah. In fact two "competing" grammar threads! :woot:
Is there?
 
Yeah. Someone turned the question 180deg:

 
pinball1970 said:
We do that a little bit here, as long as it is within the rules. Language certainly, there is a thread on grammar active at the moment.
Music and food feature and Education is a Biggie for obvious reasons.
That's right, look no farther. This is an international forum. So this is the thread for all those exchanges. From Bangkok Post today.
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That's right, look no farther. This is an international forum. So this is the thread for all those exchanges. From Bangkok Post today.View attachment 369766
Amazing image.
 
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LightningInAJar said:
Does there exist an online forum where people from countries around the world discuss their cultures, foods, language, etc?
The internet is where one looks for other cultures, no?
If you want to discuss your own culture, don't you do that by ... going outside to talk to your neighbour? :oldbiggrin:

(I'm being facetious here. Totally misinterpreting the OP's intent and circumstance. I just had this strange image of someone leaving their house and deliberately walking into the Grand Central Station of the World to look for their own people. Anyway, carry on.)
 
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