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What have you learned from other cultures?
You understand various ways of doing things. Many times, interacting with people from different cultures helps you view life from a different perspective. When you learn about other cultures, you establish new ways of thinking and approaching and solving problems.
What can we learn from cultures that are different from our own?
By immersing ourselves in other cultures beyond our own, we can learn about each other—where people came from, what their traditions are, and what they struggle with as a community. Embracing different cultures through travel allows you to experience what it’s like to be a part of a community other than your own.
How does your own culture helps you to understand other culture?
Learning to Acknowledge and Understand Other Cultures by Recognizing Your Own. Awareness of our own culture is important, because it can keep us from projecting our values onto others. Projection, in this sense, means the tendency to think other people are doing something for the same reasons we would.
What have you realized about culture?
Culture is our way of life. It includes our values, beliefs, customs, languages and traditions. Our culture measures our quality of life, our vitality and the health of our society. Through our culture we develop a sense of belonging, personal and cognitive growth and the ability to empathize and relate to each other.
How can we learn about other cultures?
10 Ways to Learn More about Other Cultures
- Ask the Employee.
- Ask Colleagues from Other Cultures.
- Tap Community Resources.
- Read About Different Cultures.
- Observe Without Judgment.
- Share in Staff Meetings What You Have Learned.
- Conduct Focus Groups.
- Use Employee or Customer Survey Information.
How is culture learned?
It is important to remember that culture is learned through language and modeling others; it is not genetically transmitted. Much of culture is acquired out of consciousness, through exposure to the speech, judgments, and actions of others. Because we learn all of our lives, we are constantly learning our cultures.
What is culture based on your own understanding?
Culture is a combination of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, beliefs, values, and behavior patterns that are shared by racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups of people.
Why is it important to learn about other cultures?
Developing your understanding of other cultures, or ‘cultural awareness’, lets you have more meaningful interactions with those around you. You’re building your respect and empathy for other people, and celebrating your differences as well as your similarities. This makes you less likely to treat someone differently,
How do you get to know someone from a different culture?
Try and get to know someone from a different cultural background better. You don’t necessarily have to ask them directly about their culture, but by getting to know them as a friend or peer, you’ll automatically find out more about their life and experiences. Just being curious and open-minded can be helpful.
What have you learned about culture in the United States?
Throughout my experiences here in the United States, I have certainly learned a lot about myself and others as well. Culture is something different to many people but in the end, it connects all of us. Cultures bring others together to create new and exciting situations. Remember: This is just a sample from a fellow student. Your time is important.
How can I learn more about other cultures in Australia?
You could try: Check out some foreign films on SBS or Netflix, attend a local food festival, or search for some online resources. For example, check out Common Ground ’s resources for learning about Indigenous Australian culture and history. Try and get to know someone from a different cultural background better.