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When was the last time you asked yourself…R U O’Cake? Maybe never, but let this be your first!
Welcome to this brand new podcast hosted by Ebony and May, two primary school besties wanting to inspire the world, one conversation at a time. The only cake on this menu is a slice of authentic chaos and comfort. We invite you to try some!
Join us for our weekly check-ins to unpack new insights and ideas as we navigate our twenty-somethings.
Hit subscribe and let’s go!
3.2 May: Culture Shock Reality - From Down Under to Southeast Asia
R U O'Cake?
32 minutes 31 seconds
3 months ago
3.2 May: Culture Shock Reality - From Down Under to Southeast Asia
⭐ Theme: People and Places ⭐
Ready for a fresh perspective on cultural differences?
Join May as she shares genuine insights from her month living in the Philippines as an Australian. This episode goes beyond surface-level observations to explore the deeper cultural forces that shape how we live, eat, and connect.
What you'll discover:
• DRESS CODE – How culture, religion, and climate influence fashion choices in ways you might not expect
• FOOD CULTURE – May's honest take on navigating Filipino cuisine as a dedicated veggie lover
• COMMUTING MINDSET– Why transportation culture reveals so much about a society's values and psychology
• ECONOMIC REALITIES – A thoughtful discussion on labor, economics, and what it means for everyday life
• BODY ETHICS – Important conversations about cultural standards and perspectives on physical touch
This isn't just another travel story – it's an honest exploration of what happens when two worlds collide, and what we can learn from those differences
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📲 Connect with us on Instagram @ruocake.pod
“Even the perceptions of time and distance are different between the Philippines and Australia” 💛
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REFERENCES:
• FINCH APP: https://finchcare.com/
• FOOD: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-06/c2024-489934-australian-fresh-produce-alliance.pdf
• COMMUTING: Emerging from the ‘worst’: An ethnography of the modern Filipino commuting culture behind the Metro Manila traffic crisis. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201927201032
• BODY ETHICS: Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates, 2018, https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240022256
R U O'Cake?
When was the last time you asked yourself…R U O’Cake? Maybe never, but let this be your first!
Welcome to this brand new podcast hosted by Ebony and May, two primary school besties wanting to inspire the world, one conversation at a time. The only cake on this menu is a slice of authentic chaos and comfort. We invite you to try some!
Join us for our weekly check-ins to unpack new insights and ideas as we navigate our twenty-somethings.
Hit subscribe and let’s go!
