I would have to say that I do find myself communicating differently with people of other cultures. I think that this is more out of respect for them than anything negative. I am usually very careful in what I say so as to not offend anyone. I try to make sure that my gestures and the words that I use are not something that would offend someone from another culture in any way.
The three strategies that I have learned this week that I feel would be helpful in communicating with someone from a different group or culture are;
1) Listen to what is being said in order to comprehend it whether you agree with what is being said or not.
2) Maintain eye contact with the speaker and ask questions if something is said that you do not understand.
3) Do not take what is said personally; just as you are not familiar with the culture of the speaker, they may not be aware of things in your culture that you would find offensive.
I loved the strategies you listed that you have learned. I think we all change our communication based on who we communicate with. It is something I am noticing more since this course has began.
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