Do
you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups
and cultures?
No, I do not
communicate differently with people from different groups and cultures. It does
not matter about the different groups and cultures as long as we have a
connection we are communicating on the same level. For example, I have a friend
who is from Ethiopia and although her beliefs and religion is different from
mine we communicate with each other just fine. I learn things about her
background and she learns things from mine without either one of us passing judgment.
We may disagree here and there but we are still friends who are learning. This goes
for all people that I interact with whether it’s those of a different sexual
orientation or varying abilities.
Based
on what you have learned this week, share at least three strategies you could
use to help you communicate more effectively with the people or groups you have
identified.
One strategy I could
use to help me effectively communicate with people or groups I have identified
is to use the Platinum Rule. Another strategy is for me to recognize that I am
a cultural being and understand that I see cultures as being different. By doing
this I would realize that it is okay to see other cultures as different as long
as I am not putting anyone else culture down because of the way I feel about
it. The last strategy that I could use to help me communicate more effectively
with people or groups I have identified is to relate to others when I communicate
with them.
Hi Kyisha,
ReplyDeleteI also appreciated the strategy of being able to see ourselves as cultural beings and recognizing that our way is not the only way to be human. I believe that having respect for other's cultures is the first step in trying to find a common ground to build mutual trust and understanding. Thank you for your post!