Question

For this week's discussion board, find a graphic on the web that you consider inappropriate for an international audience because it might be offensive or unclear to readers in some cultures. Post that graphic (or a link to that graphic) in your thread and explain what you think makes the graphic problematic. In your explanation, tell us to which culture or cultures this graphic might be problematic.

Answer 1

Although this is a personal question that only you can answer properly, we are still able to provide an example for you.

This is an example of a graphic that might prove to be problematic in certain countries. In Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan or Afghanistan, religion is a very important part of public life. In these countries, people are discouraged from spending much time with members of the opposite sex. Moreover, women in these cultures are expected to be extremely modest and to dress in a conservative way. This graphic does not illustrate such behaviour. Therefore, some people in these nations might find it offensive or inappropriate.