INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION MAY 2019 Negative Experiences Encountered With Individual/Group/Society From Different Cultures
Experiencing racism during my schooling years abroad
The most distinctive and upsetting encounter with racism happened I was in 6th grade and after I got off the school bus, "Go back to your nation," he said in disgusting tone. I was called a "chink" from nowhere and was asked questions that I had never heard before Negative Experiences Encountered With Individual/Group/Society From Different Cultures
People were expecting me to dress up as Mulan or talk
Chinese for Halloween. The physical distinctions between Chinese and white students I had become more conscious of at that point of time. While my hair was black and straight, they often had blonde and curly hair. Minorities seem to be expected to assimilate and forget their cultures. Sometimes I thought it would be interpreted as I hated America if I expressed my love for my society. Effective Ways To Improve Intercultural Communication Skills Among People Of Multi- cultural Backgrounds
After every scenario of intercultural communication, reflect closely
on its results Always attempt to comprehend the motivations behind each conduct of the other side Regularly questioning your views and assumptions Searching for unpleasant circumstances Practice mindfulness Suspend Judgment THANK YOU