Every country has their own unique cultures and customs with Great Britain and France being no different. From the development of different religions and groups of people in France and Great Britain the people developed their own lifestyles. The English Channel also split the countries causing them to differ more in their development and cultural growth than other surrounding countries did. These small difference grew into differing ways of life, which most likely developed into differing work habits and technological development. To improve global abilities, it is good when cultures are accepting and understanding of each other. It allows people to feel more comfortable and natural working with one another. Both countries had differences and troubles during the process, but the Chunnel created a uniting bond between both of the countries when it was finished. Never before had the two countries come together in any aspect. They were very separated from each other. This disconnect was one of the reasons why the two countries were so different, but the Chunnel brought the together for the first time, along with getting rid of the gap between Britain and France. Though the process was long and strenuous, especially for the British when the their equipment did not prepare them for the resulting event. I found it interesting that engineers constantly need to be thinking about how to solve the problems, as was explained when the equipment did not properly function. Preparing yourself for all kinds of situations in engineering is important, especially if your going to another country. It is important to understand all aspects of their life from culture to habits of employees to work environment (whatever that may be). This will make work easier and more productive. Culture is an essential part of the lifestyle of many countries.
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ReplyDeleteMargot, we have some points in common, I also think that engineers must have the disposition to face trouble, in this case for example, the Chunnel didn't have the machines and the technology as the only barrier to break down, but they had to begin building a great friendship that barely existed between two countries. Engineers have to solve not only math problems, but human and social problems. engr103
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a really good point. All these classes try to teach us about teamwork and working with others, but this example with the Chunnel puts real reasoning behind why we need to have the abilities to work with other. Not being very social seems to be a common misconception about engineers, in fact, it really is important that engineers do have good social skills. You don’t see the grand scale of things until they provide an example like this that has so much impact on life. One must also get over the social stereotypes, like what was presented in “The Other Side of the Tunnel" by Paul Bell, there are all different kinds of positive aspects to engineering. This is something that definitely needs to be stressed more in the engineering society. (engr103)
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