exercise 2 C

ANSWER 1 - PARTICIPANTS INVOLVED IN THE INTERCULTURAL CONFLICT

The participants involved in this intercultural conflict are the young boys and men from different Arab countries. These boys travel each year from the Middle East to London and other European countries to enjoy the open cultures which are very different from the conservative Arab culture back home. They are wealthy individuals who wish to spend their money on entertaining ventures, which are not allowed in many Arab countries.

ANSWER 2 – CONFLICT

The main conflict is that the when the young Arab boys are in London, they need to respect the peaceful community lifestyle of the city and its people. The race cars which young Arab boys use to flaunt their wealth back home, is making the residents of London a little impatient and somewhat angry as some of them have started considering it as an intrusion in their quiet neighbourhoods. Some are of the opinion that due to these racing cars in the city, there is more pollution, breathing becomes difficult and sleeping in the night becomes an issue when a very noisy car passes from the street.

Additionally, most boys go to London on vacations. So they are not really bothered about the timings at which they are out on the streets. However, for people in London, who have to get up early in the morning to work, it becomes very disturbing that their night sleeps are compromised due to the noise from these race cars.

ANSWER 3 - OPINIONS OF BOTH SIDES

While the UK citizens fell this as an intrusion in their peaceful and quiet lives, the young Arab boys consider it just a part of their vacations to go to London for just one month and enjoy the summers there, while it’s scorching hot in the Middle East, with temperatures reaching 50 Degree Celsius.

The UK citizens do not like to be disturbed by these wealthy Arabs who can drive past their race cars at much higher speed than what is allowed on the roads of London. Furthermore, they feel disturbed by the extra pollution caused by these cars as well as the noise that may even wake them up in the middle of the night. They believe it to be uncultured act by the young Arab boys, whom they believe have nothing better to do with their wealth.

On the other hand, the young Arab boys shown in the interview, say that they just go to London to enjoy their vacations. They actually give a boost to the economy. They feel it is not wrong to drive their cars or flaunt their wealth as it is what their personal property.

According to the biggest car show host in UK, Paul Wallace, it is just a show of the prized possession by young boys and there is nothing wrong with it. These boys bring their cars, enjoy their vacations, and go back home. However, during their stay, they actually give a big boost to the UK economy by spending huge amounts on consumer goods and other entertainment clubs.

ANSWER 4 – BETTER RESPONSE TO CONFLICT

Participant Response	Better Response
Panda Morgan-Thomas, a management consultant, has started a campaign against these young drivers and their activities in the Knightsbridge area.	Instead of a hate campaign against the boys, the lady can also start an awareness campaign which does not have to last all year, but can only be active for the summers. In this campaign she can meet with these boys and make them aware of the damage they are causing, not just to the neighbourhood, but also to their country’s name, by performing such acts. This may have a better impact on the issue.
Paul Wallace, said: For four weeks out of 52, these super-wealthy individuals come and pump millions of pounds into the UK economy.	He can put it that way that these boys can bring their cars and are welcome to European countries as other tourists are, as they help give a boost to the UK economy through tourism.
Justin Town’s response to a man carrying an umbrella was not just rude, it is not the way to talk to anyone	He could have politely asked the boy to excuse. Using foul language never solves any issue. It may even make some young boys more adventurous who may feel someone is jealous of their wealth and their cars only.
The young student Rashid is taking his two latest purchases to London	When one is aware that the residents of an area does not like certain acts, they must respect their lifestyles and values. When the young boys can enjoy their lives back home, there is no need to take these cars to another country and face wrath or people as well as humiliation in the form of fines.
Abdullah’s comment about night clubs and women	It is never nice to comment in that way about women. Particularly when you are going from a society that places so much respect for women.

ANSWER 5 -  UAE young guys compared to other GCC countries

Probably the open life style in UAE  where young guys have a mixture of what the western life style offer and at the same time still honour and keep the Arabic and Islamic tradition make the behaviour of young Emirate boys more considerate and acceptable . Moreover , the mixture of expat living in UAE made  young Emirates boys exposed to different cultures and more aware of how to act .  since they do act in this manner in their schools and in the wprk environment .