Proverbs: A Path to Understanding Different Cultures

Authors

Ellen Schuster, Oregon State UniversityFollow

Volume

36

Issue

1

Abstract

Studying proverbs can help Extension staff understand the similarities and differences of other cultures compared to our own. The proverbs of some different cultures are used to illustrate the differences between cultures. The author shares her experiences with using proverbs in her daily Extension work and other ways Extension staff can use proverbs in email, newsletters, trainings, etc. Sharing and using proverbs is one way Extension staff can begin to understand the deep culture of some of the groups they work with.

Recommended Citation

Schuster, E. (1998). Proverbs: A Path to Understanding Different Cultures. The Journal of Extension, 36(1), Article 12. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol36/iss1/12