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The Lifestyle
There are five categories in this section where we would like your help. You can write with reports about countries we have not yet visited as we will put your reports into our data base and they can be searched through our Your World Search.. However, if we have visited that country then your report may also appear in the "Lifestyle" section for that country.
Now click on the category on the right that you wish to send us a report for, or, read about each one in turn and decide if you can report to us.
Our customs section is divided into three main parts so we are asking for three possible reports. The headings are socialising, respect and ceremonies. If you will turn out an expert and we still haven't visited your country how about us visiting you when we come other to your place or accompanying us on some social engagements and you can be our secret advisor and hopefully we won't embarrass yourselves or you with anything?
When you have something to send to us, check out which instructions to follow, and email it to the following address: -:- reportscustom@theoneworld.org
If writing about socialising then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
TYPE OF CUSTOM - Social, respect or ceremony
COUNTRY - The country you are writing about
REGION - if the custom is peculiar to a certain region.
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - Tell us customs connected to meeting other people like greeting, visiting places, organising gatherings etc. You can also write to us about a country that you visited and about customs you learned and we will appreciate funny stories about mistakes you have made - no-one is perfect and we learn by our mistakes and we would like to learn from yours.
If writing about respect then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
TYPE OF CUSTOM - Social, respect or ceremony
COUNTRY - The country you are writing about
REGION - if the custom is peculiar to a certain region.
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - Tell us which rules of behaviour, protocol, should be observed in your country. If we have already been to that country check first what we found out ourselves and describe other ways of showing respect to your culture - complement our story. If we still haven't been to your country you will be helping us a lot to learn what is appropriate and inappropriate and how we can show our respect to your country when we will visit you. You can also write to us about a country that you visited and about customs you learned and we will appreciate funny stories about mistakes you may have made, no-one is perfect and we learn by mistakes and we would like to learn from yours.
If writing about ceremonies then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
TYPE OF CUSTOM - Social, respect or ceremony
COUNTRY - The country you are writing about
REGION - if the custom is peculiar to a certain region.
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - Tell us some examples of customary practices connected to some ceremonies if you know them.
PHOTO You should try and include a photo taken during the ceremony and highlighting the custom you have written about. The photos should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and if possible in jpg format
Our looks and clothing section is divided into three main parts so we are asking for possible reports covering these plus a chance for you to become a "One World Supermodel", just like Richard, although he is still waiting to be asked out by Flavio Briatorre. The three headings are traditional and folk, special occasions and everyday street wear.
When you have something to send to us, check out which instructions to follow, and email it to the following address: -:- reportslooks@theoneworld.org
If writing about traditional or folk clothes and looks then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
TYPE OF LOOKS/CLOTHING - Traditional, special, everyday
COUNTRY - The country you are writing about
REGION - if the looks or clothing is peculiar to a certain region.
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - try to make take some photos of traditional clothing and costumes with a short description. If you know any interesting facts about how the clothes originated, what are they made from or any traditions connected to them you can also include it. If there are any specific ornaments, body adornments etc you could also include photos picturing them and short information about it
Note that the photos should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and, if possible in jpg format
If writing about looks or clothing for special occasions then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
TYPE OF LOOKS/CLOTHING - Traditional, special, everyday
COUNTRY - The country you are writing about
REGION - if the looks or clothing is peculiar to a certain region.
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - We don't know how often we will have an occasion to participate or observe certain celebrations, rituals and so on. If there are any you have been to, where specific costumes or body adornments are important, you could help us create this section. It can be anything from a wedding, funeral, coming of age, personal, religious or national celebrations. Best if you can send some photos with a short description. If you have photos from more than one occasion to share the best would be if you could send them all separately.
Note that the photos should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and, if possible in jpg format
If writing about everyday street wear then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
TYPE OF LOOKS/CLOTHING - Everyday street wear
COUNTRY - The country you are writing about
REGION - if the looks or clothing is peculiar to a certain region.
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - Tell us about what is the typical, most popular look in your place. What's most popular amongst young people, amongst middle age and old people - do they all dress similarly, are there any major differences? For example sometimes many young people may wear jeans and caps but older women wear skirts and head scarves. Illustrate your report with photos. If there is a seasonal craze for any particular fashionable item you can mention it too. The beauty of this report is that you can do it on a yearly basis if the fashion changes.
Note that the photos should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and, if possible in jpg format
If wanting to become a model for us then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
TYPE OF LOOKS/CLOTHING - This is me
COUNTRY - The country you are writing about
REGION - if the looks or clothing is peculiar to a certain region.
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - Show us 4 different outfits. The aim of this report is to show that, without need for any very special occasion, we dress differently depending on different times. Go through your wardrobe and model for us (or you can ask your friend or parent to do it) clothes that you wear to:
work or school
when you have a more serious engagement
when you go out to have fun
when you relax at home
Instead of this you can, and it may be even more interesting, show us how you dress for different seasons.
In each case send four photos with a short description of the occasion/season for which you wear the outfit shown and let us know if it's you or someone else modeling the outfits
Note that the photos should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and, if possible in jpg format
We want to know more about the food in your country. To help us we would like our One World Reporters to submit either or both of the following reports. The first one is for typical family food for a day. The second report is for any unusual food that is eaten or produced in your country.
When you have something to send to us, check out which instructions to follow, and email it to the following address:- reportsfood@theoneworld.org
If sending a report on typical food for a day then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
DAILY FOOD - Fill in the day and month from which your example is taken
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - a brief description of what is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner and any snacks you may have during the day
If possible send in four photos, one of each meal and an extra one of your whole family eating dinner. The photos should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and, if possible in jpg format If sending unusual food then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
FOOD - Name of food
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - a brief description of the product, how and where it is grown or produced and when it is eaten
If possible send in a photo of the product. The photos should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and, if possible in jpg format
People live in all different sorts of homes. We would like to let everyone see some examples from your country.
When you have something to send to us email it to the following address:- reportshomes@theoneworld.org
Then paste the following piece of text into the email and fill in the parts in italics.
HOMES - City, town or village where you live
NAME - Your name
AGE age if you want
SCHOOL school name if applicable
YOUR COUNTRY where you live
YEAR OF THE REPORT - the year to which the text and/or photos relate
TEXT - Give us a brief description of your home, when it was built, what it is made of, how many floors. Then tell us about the area of land surrounding your home that is yours, what is it used for etc. Finally let us know the number of people that live in your home
If possible try and send four photos of your home. The first should show outside and the surrounding land, the second the main living area, the third the cooking area and the fourth a bedroom (that will make you tidy up won't it'?). The photo should be no bigger than 800X600 pixels and, if possible in jpg format
COMING SOON
In any case where you are sending us original material, please make sure you are aware of the terms and conditions, which apply to work, sent to us. In simple words, when sending material to us you give us the right to display it on our website or in associated material.
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