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**salomal-qask** · 10-11-2009, 07:30 AM

I don't disagree that this is a better way to think of it but I do worry that it's not always the best way to say it. I'm not sure I can explain my thoughts well but I'll try.

My concern is, as you already pointed out, western students tend to take "because I said so" as a sort of challenge and saying things in another way might defuse this behavioral tendency.

Your probably right. Most of us (westerners) hear that as children...and of course as children, it makes us want to push the boundaries of whoever is saying that. Same with "just because."

Maybe if they said something like "just do it" ??

it's a little harsh, but I think I would "just do it" or whatever if I was told that.

and it makes me think of Nike.

10-11-2009, 07:30 AM	#21
salomal-qask Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	I don't disagree that this is a better way to think of it but I do worry that it's not always the best way to say it. I'm not sure I can explain my thoughts well but I'll try. My concern is, as you already pointed out, western students tend to take "because I said so" as a sort of challenge and saying things in another way might defuse this behavioral tendency. Your probably right. Most of us (westerners) hear that as children...and of course as children, it makes us want to push the boundaries of whoever is saying that. Same with "just because." Maybe if they said something like "just do it" ?? it's a little harsh, but I think I would "just do it" or whatever if I was told that. and it makes me think of Nike.
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