-
Archives
-
Meta
Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Hand that Shook – Cultural Differences over Clasped Hands
What happens when cultures collide over the most innocent of things? How would you feel if someone refused your hand for religious reasons? How should I feel and what should I do in future? Your comments and advice are gratefully … Continue reading
Posted in Bradford, British, Britishness, Culture, Customs, English, Islam, Multiculturalism, Muslim, Western Culture
Tagged Bradford, British, Britishness, Culture, Customs, English, Islam, Multiculturalism, Neighbours, Shaking Hands
20 Comments
Bradford – A Rudderless Ship Stuck in a Mire of Bad Publicity
Bradford started August faced with bad news – we are seen as a ‘problem city’: we are a divided, segregated and leaderless city which has failed to overcome past economic downturns, never mind the current mire. We are in a … Continue reading