Question: Have you ever tried making a traditional product yourself?

Sample Answer (The AREA technique):

Answer: Yes, I have tried making a traditional product myself, which was a handicraft made from bamboo.

Reason: Making traditional products oneself can offer a hands-on learning experience that enhances appreciation, understanding, and preservation of cultural heritage.

Example: For instance, I learned about the traditional techniques, materials, and designs used in bamboo handicrafts, as well as the significance and symbolism behind them, by observing and practicing with local artisans.

Alternative: While making traditional products oneself can be rewarding, it is also important to respect and support the skilled artisans and communities who have passed down these practices for generations, and to ensure that their cultural and economic rights are protected.