Activity 1

INSTRUCTION: Assess your personal preparedness to communicate effectively

with persons of different cultures by labeling each of the following statements as
TRUE or FALSE.

1. I enjoy communicating with persons unlike me as much as with

persons like me.
2. I am equally sensitive to the concerns of all groups in our
multicultural society.
3. I can tell when persons from other cultures do not understand me
or are confused by my actions.
4. I do not fear interacting with persons from minority groups any
more than I fear interacting with persons from the dominant
culture.
5. Persons from other cultures have a right to be angry at members
of my culture.
6. Persons from other cultures who don’t actively participate in a
conversation, dialogue or debate with others may act that way
because of their culture’s rules.
7. How I handle disagreements with persons from other culture
depends on the situations and the culture(s) they are form
8. My culture is not superior to other cultures.
9. I am knowledgeable of how to behave with persons of different
cultures.
10. I respect the communication rules of cultures other than my own.

Answers:

1. False 6. True

2. False 7. True

3. True 8. True

4. False 9. True

5. False 10. True

Assignment

Write a four paragraph essay that explains the importance of awareness and
understanding of cultural diversity and communication in multicultural settings.

Cultural awareness assists us in breaking down cultural barriers, constructing

cultural bridges, and acquiring knowledge to love and appreciate others who are
different from ourselves. As we get a greater understanding of ourselves, we will be
able to relate to individuals from other cultures more effectively. As a result, there is
greater cultural connectedness and less cultural conflict.

Developing culturally knowledgeable and conscious individuals may improve

workplace communication, productivity, and unity. And when these workers work with
people from different countries, Developing culturally educated and conscious
employees may improve workplace communication, productivity, and unity.

Cultural diversity is important since our society, workplaces, and schools are
increasingly made up of people from different cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
We may learn from one another, but first we must have a basic knowledge of one
another. Learning about various cultures help us comprehend other points of view in the
world we live in. It aids in the dismantling of negative preconceptions and personal
prejudices regarding other populations.

Furthermore, cultural diversity allows us to recognize and value "ways of being"

that are not always our own. We may build bridges of trust, respect, and understanding
across cultures as a consequence of our encounters with people. Furthermore, due of
its diversity, our country is a more fascinating place to live. People from various cultures
bring language skills, new ways of thinking, new information, and unique experiences.