90 Day Fiance, and exploration of culture

Over the last couple years the show 90 Day Fiance has exploded into popularity and it is one of the most viewed cable shows that air on Sundays. The show follows couples who are on the K-1 Visa (the fiance visa gives the couple 90 days to get married, hence the name of the show)  and is also a great show to highlight the importance of culture when it comes to interpersonal communication.


     This exchange between the couple Larry and Jenny highlights just how different cultures can affect something as simple as eating. This conversation takes place after Larry refuses to take part in eating a meal that Jenny's family made for him. Larry an American sees nothing wrong with his choice, because Western culture doesn't place a lot of importance on the group, instead focusing on the individual and their wants ( he didn't want to eat the meal and didn't consider its affect on the group). Jenny on the other hand immediately lambasts him for his rudeness and his lack of respect, because in Eastern culture doing something like refusing to eat something made for you isn't as simple as someone being a picky eater.

In short 90 Day Fiance is a great way to explore Intercultural Communication as both parties in the relationship are made aware of the cultural differences that exist between them and often place strain on the relationship.

 Also the show has Anfisa.
Classic Anfisa
                                                                               

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