Stereotypes Post #9

Stereotypes are assumptions made about a particular group of people, both positive and negative.

1. What are some characteristics that you would use to describe Americans, in general?

2. What are some characteristics that you would use to describe French people, in general?

3. What are some of the dangers of labeling a group of people (or society) based on stereotypes?

Bonbons ou un Sort Post #8

Halloween is a relatively new holiday in France that is not widely celebrated.  Some people celebrate by hosting Halloween themed costume parties where children run around saying "des bonbons ou un sort" which means "candy or a curse."

Many French people don't celebrate Halloween, but do celebrate the holiday of "La Toussaint" which is a traditional French holiday.

1.  What does "La Toussaint" mean in English?

2.  What do the French do on this holiday?

P.S.  Candy corn doesn't exist in France.

What? Post #7

1. What is the purpose of this?

2. Would you ever use one?