Only by participating in a culture can you really understand it. Once understood, it can be documented.
"This is what I saw" or "This is what I heard."
However, our own world view colors what we see... what we find meaningful in the world around us.
By admitting the bias upfront, anthropologists seek to remove the bias from their work.
Removing the bias... is that even possible?
Today as I observe the interactions around me, I strive to remove the bias from my observing.
To just listen. Just observe. Try to notice what is going on behind the scenes.
What do you see?