I mentioned in this post about the difference between culture and habit and how to differentiate that. It turns out this reading might have helped me answer it a little. As Victoria has commented, "... I believe... [habits] grow out of a sense of connection to our cultures. As products of our environments, we act in certain manners because they are expected of us and then become habit." Even though I agree with it completely, I was geared toward, like what my reply stated, "If my student never pushes their chair in as we leave the classroom or if they never clean up after themselves, is that habit or part of their culture?" The text explains the difference between "individualism" and "collectivism". In that case, I believe habit can be more related to individualism.
As far as language goes and how we think. I disagree with Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Language doesn't shape thought. I believe the opposite. Culture influences thought which shapes language. I truly believe that one things a certain why because of how one grew up or how one was taught to act/think. In that case, the way we talk reflects the way we think. I can easily refer back to the this post mentioning the different hierarchies.
I've once taken a linguistic course. I was told one keeps their own language and culture because of identity reasons. If you do not speak the language your parents' speak, you are ultimately losing your identity. However, after reading Kumaravadivelu's chapter, I start to understand that the more language there are, the more thoughts there are. More thoughts equals more success. Different views and ideas on things can lead to things that are the most ideal.
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