Ways of Expressing
How we display our inner speech through arts, rituals, and symbols. They generate the power to penetrate the heart and transform the mind by engaging all senses.
On one end of the spectrum, people generally tend to immerse themselves in the medium of their own cultural expressions.
On the other side of the spectrum, people observe the medium and its message more like a performance.
The Orality Quotient shows the aggregated score analyzing all 3 kinds of expressions.
- Arts
Story: The Art Critic Learning The art critic, John, walked into the cultural exposition and was immediately drawn to a painting that caught his eye. As he approached it, he began analyzing it with a critical eye. Meanwhile, the artist, Maria, watched nervously as John approached her painting. John: You should add more contrast and… - Rituals
Story: Why Would You Do This to Yourself? Michael: This tradition sounds crazy to me. Suryo: It might seem strange to you, but it’s a part of our culture. Michael: But what’s the point of enduring that kind of pain? Suryo: The pain is a test of our strength and endurance. And more importantly, it’s… - Symbols
Story: Just Say It! Jack: We need to be the arrow, not the target. Alexis: I don’t get it. Are we selling archery equipment now? Jack: No, we need to take the lead and be proactive. Alexis: Oh, okay. Yes, that will be good for our business to become more profitable. Jack: Yes. We need…
