1. In one's blood: Something that is a fundamental part of someone's identity or nature.
    • Example: "Music is in his blood; his whole family are musicians."
  2. A fish out of water: Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new environment.
    • Example: "She felt like a fish out of water when she moved to a new country."
  1. Fit in: To feel accepted and comfortable in a group or society.
    • Example: "It took a while for her to fit in at her new school."
  2. Blend in: To not stand out, often by adopting the customs or behaviors of a new group.
    • Example: "He tried to blend in by learning the local customs."
  3. Stand out: To be noticeably different from others.
    • Example: "Her unique fashion sense made her stand out in the crowd."
  4. Hold on to: To keep or maintain something, such as cultural traditions or personal values.
    • Example: "Despite living abroad, they hold on to their traditional celebrations."

 

 Questions

1.     What aspects of your culture do you feel most connected to, and why?

2.     Is there something that you feel is "in your blood" because of your family or culture?

3.     How does your name reflect your identity and cultural background?

4.     What food or hobbies are important to your identity and why?

5.     When moving to a new place, do you prefer to blend in or stand out? Why?

6.     Have you ever felt like "a fish out of water" in a new place? How did you cope with feeling out of place?

7.     Do you express your identity through your clothing or style?

8.     Are there any traditions or values from your culture that you hold on to while living in a different country? Why are they important to you?

9.     What stereotypes and misconceptions people have about your culture?

10. How do you think your identity has changed over time?