“If we are going to live with our deepest differences then we must learn about one another” (Levine, 2016).
Communication is the biggest factor for anyone, but talking to someone from a different culture or individual, I have to watch what is being said and my body language. Body language is a big part of communicating with anyone because it shows exactly how one feels about the individual or group. I haven't really interact with other groups or culture in awhile, but my neighbors are Punjabi and they don't say much or give eye contact. They are very to themselves.
· The strategies that I have learned the first three weeks and actually would use would be surely to keep eye contact and make sure it is positive and friendly. Make sure talk as clearly as possible so that they can understand. Being open about one's surrounding and the many cultures that are around without offending anyone. Most of all I would greatly show respect and empathy for those who do not speak English.
Levine, Deborah. (2016). Quotes About Cross Cultural Understanding. Retrieved from
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/cross-cultural-understanding
Maria,
ReplyDeleteOur body language does say much more, I get teased because of my facial expressions. My friends tell me even if I don't say that words my face will tell the whole story. This is something that I am now working on.
Eye contact is apparently a powerful tool in the western world which comes of differently in other parts of the world. This may complicate the communication process with your neighbors.
This class has provided some very helpful information about communication with a focus on diversity giving it an international setting which I appreciate.
Jeanelle Hodge