To actually define "Popular Culture", many factors need to be looked at. "Popular Culture" refers to beliefs, art, music, traditions, and patterns of behavior that is learned and followed by a community of people.
"Popular Culture" to me is the way society embraces everyday life; what people wear, what kind of music they choose to listen to, how they communicate, they types of food that they choose to eat, and just a general acceptance of how to live in today society.
Understanding "Popular Culture" is not only crucial to live comfortably and securely within society, but it is also extremely important in the business environment. Business, in most cases, all reflects on what people want and need so it is important to understand what the "in style" trends are. This will help you to understand what your customers/clients need and want; which will benefit everyone involved. At my place of employment right now, everyone is obsessed with being thin and fit. I am a full time bartender/waitress and it is important that I recommend the low calorie drinks, and healthy foods so that the customers are aware of what my places of employment have to offer. In most cases than not, they usually take my recommendation.
Understanding "Popular Culture" for my future employment is also very important. I would like to eventually work in a benefits department in Human Resources designing and explaining benefit packages to employees. It is important to know what people want so that the employees will be satisfied with what I will have to offer them. Also, having a common ground with the employees through "Popular Culture" is important so that they are comfortable with me.
I like your idea of Pop Culture with this artifact. It is so true. what would most people do these days without having some kind of electronic device to communicate with people. I don't think people send many letters anymore thru snail mail as we call it these days. You and I have some of the same views as far as the description of pop culture.
ReplyDeleteThe description you gave on popular culture is very close to mine. It was interesting to read that even what people choose to drink has alot to do with the cureent culture around them. Great Human resource departments know the peopel in the business and can relate to the benefits they need and want. Training new people is expensive so it is important to keep good emplyees. I am looking forward to reading your blog enteries on the IPAD. The IPAD is something I have no experience with myself.
ReplyDeleteI've thought of adding up popular culture as use of I-phone but it's similar to yours so,I changed my topic.Well your subject is great and it's a popular culture with no doubt. I think there are less people who are not aware about this gadget I-pad and it's a great invention till date.
ReplyDeleteYou have provided a good insight over the topic "Popular Culture". yes, it does reflect the choices of the people and their lifestyle. Understanding this aspect is very crucial in achieving the success. I like your choice of popular culture artifact.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to read further postings from you.
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Manik Shahi.
I like your understanding of pop culture. I think it will be helpful in your career of human resources. I also liked the artifact that you chose. I had an iPad for awhile and really enjoyed it, until it was stolen. :( Good post!
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