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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP about 15 years ago the mark of what's considered cultured changed from a deep familiarity with 'old master' European works to a moderate knowledge of art from as many foreign cultures as possible. Having a deep knowledge of foreign films and foreign cuisines in particular are what culture snobs prize the most nowadays.

For films, the Criterion Collection is the gold standard for classic and modern classic selections, and they have a streaming service. With subtitles! You could pick one movie a month to watch with your son. [b]Knowing the films of Wong Kar-Wai, Akira Kurosawa, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Jean-Luc Godard, and Federico Fellini in particular are seen as a mark of being cultured. [/b]

For food, you want a working knowledge of cuisines from as many countries as possible. The more, and the more obscure, the better. But simply eating at a restaurant isn't enough nowadays. Knowing how to cook authentic cultural dishes is what people see as impressive, especially if the dish uses many different spices. Learning how to prepare one Vietnamese, Korean, Indian, Jamaican, Oaxacan, or Ethiopian dish a month could be a fun thing to do with your son.

Ironically, steeping your son in your cultural traditions from your home country would give him more 'cultural clout' in America than him knowing about old European stuff. He would be viewed as an 'authentic' cultural expert on your home country, which is seen as unique and interesting over here. People would want to get to know him to learn the 'insider' cultural experiences of your country, so THEY could be considered more cultured!

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These are a heavy lift for a kid who whines about going to museums. Maybe start by teaching your kid not to talk during movies.[/quote]

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