The question, “Do people here still value this tradition?” appears helpful but it actually assumes what answer the participant will give. The use of the word still suggests that this tradition may be fading away,…
Even the most mundane objects, such as a chipped cup, a bus card, a woven bag or a key left by a door, might not seem worth studying. Yet these objects can provide a window…
Time yourself for 10 minutes, bring out a field notebook, and select one small-scale activity in a familiar public location. You could observe how customers get into a coffee shop, how people navigate a holding…
Someone walks into a cafe, scans the room, sits at a table by the window, puts a bag on the chair next to him. An observer writes down “He wanted some privacy, he didn’t want…