“Outsourced” - the movie study guide- Post #8

“Outsourced” - the movie study guide

 

You are going to watch and create a reflection on the film "Outsourced".

 

These questions will help you. If you miss watching the film in class, you may get a copy from the library and watch it at home. Here are some clips from "Outsourced"

 

http://www.outsourcedthemovie.com/Clips/ms_educlips.html

Cultural Dimensions in Outsourced

As you watch the film, answer the questions and write down any examples of different cultural dimensions. This will help you with your reflection.

 

 

Cultural Dimension	Character Todd, Puro, Aisha or other	Outsourced Scene or Circumstance
Low-context culture	Todd	Class
High-context culture	Todd	Aunty JI home
Individualism	Todd	Going to India
Collectivism	Indian people  \  Puro	Washing place
Low power distance	Todd \ Aisha \ Aunty JI	Class
High power distance	Indian people \ Aunty JI	Washing place
Uncertainty tolerance	Aisha	Class
Uncertainty avoidance	Aunty JI \ Todd	Home
Task orientation	Todd	Learning people
Social orientation	Aunty JI \ Puro	Aunty JI home

 

 

Reflection

Create a reflection about the movie Outsourced using the PowerPoint I give you. Show that you really understand the above cultural concepts.

1. As soon as Todd arrives, he experiences the discomfort of being disoriented in a
strange new place. What happens at the airport?

His name was written wrong on the sign and not raised up, so, he did not find someone waiting for him. He took a taxi to the train station.

2. When a friendly traveler helps him get on the train, what does he tell him to do?

He tells him to jump into the train while it was moving.

3. Even though the host Puro speaks English, Todd uses American slang a lot
without thinking. So as not to insult Puro, what does he say the meaning of
Schmuck is?

Nice guy.


4. During his first conversation with Aunti Ji he makes two big mistakes. What are
they?

He eat with left hand.

5. How does Todd figure out why one does not eat food with the left hand?

Explain to him that the left hand is unclean.


6. Why is he so eager to go to McDonnell’s?

To eat beef burger.


7. What does I.N.D.I.A. stand for? How might this be an example of the “Inbound Syndrome”?

I will never do lt again.

8. What advice does his fellow American have for him?

 

Do not ask for beef again.


9. When he looks at the cow in the office the second time, why is his reaction so
different?

 

He understands and respect Indian culture.



10. How well does Todd handle himself when he is invited over the wall to an Indian
home for a meal?

 

He sat with them and made himself as a member of the family.