Cultural Pursuits?

I am just filling in the RCB form, and I have reached the section on hobbies.

However I have no idea what a cultural pursuit is, any help?

Is it eating curry? Or is going to Church?

Reply 1

Sprog

erm, I think cultural pursuits are things like going to art galleries, ballet, opera?!?

Reply 2

KSpin

Might look a bit bad if you put 'eating curry' then.

Reply 3

bigluce

On my form i said debating, reading, visiting art galleries, going to theatre and research

Reply 4

KSpin

Is this question so that they can get a rough idea as to who is 'upper class', because they're the ones that don't put fancy things down?

Reply 5

StaVix

How do you mean? surely as has been flogged to death in another thread, class has absolutely no reckoning on if you get or not.
No I think it encourages you to think of other things besides sport, they probably also have a bit of a chuckle at the things people come up with as a cultural pursuit ie Eating Curry. I hated filling in that bit as I wasnt sure if an interest in travel, and history counted as cultural pursuits!

Reply 6

KSpin

That other discussion was on the RAF, this is on the Army. Different kettle of fish, methinks.

Reply 7

StaVix

ahhh so thats why im applying to the RAF, more pc :wink:

lets the riff raff in.

Reply 8

Spiral Architect

Lol this is a quality thread :toofunny:

Reply 9

djmm

KSpin

Might look a bit bad if you put 'eating curry' then.

Or perhaps showing a good sense of humour? So long as to mention other non tongue-in-cheek 'cultural pursuits' as not to look too stupid. That would be one to tell the grandkids though; how you got selected for the Army because you enjoy eating curries.

Reply 10

KSpin

I'd say that getting into the Army was something to tell the grand kids, so that they don't make the same mistake. :p:

lol

what about including say contemporary cinema e.g. Munich Syriana etc?

Reply 13

Stefanovitch

In terms of the RAF:

Generally in phase 1 of the RAF interviews at OASC, the officers are looking to 'tick all of the boxes'. Your application forms are always used as a point of reference and it bodes well to make a copy before you submit it so that you can remind yourself of what you have said.
In terms of cultural experiences, there are many to choose from. It can be as simple as visiting a National Heritage building or even watching a musical in the West End. Either way the RAF look for that balance that you have as an individual. After all during IOT, socials are compulosry and include events such as wine tasting evenings.
Whatever you decide, remember that you can always spin it to your advantage.

Stefanovitch.