unikresq
15-Sep-2007 (12 comments)
When I put on my sociology hat, I remember in graduate school all professors recommended that we should “operationalize” the working variable before we try to answer any question or look for answers in order to acquire validity and reliability in our search. >>>
unikresq
15-Sep-2007 (one comment)
Dear colleague and native speaker: I appreciate your input adding to the list below, variety of ways that you would respond when you are greeted in Persian/Farsi. Or what are the various ways that you would greet people in different settings? Please give your responses below or add other inputs that you may have, not listed here. I am conducting a research and your input is greatly appreciated. I will share with you the result of this data collection when the work is concluded. >>>
unikresq
01-Sep-2007

شـــــکستــــه نفســـی

Farzad Sharifian defines the cultural schema of shekasteh-nafsi “modesty.” Speakers downplay their talent, skills, and achievements  

 

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