Module on Comparative Study of Culture
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MODULE on COMPARATIVE STU MODULE on COMPARATIVE STU DY OF CULTURE by Prof Yus DY OF CULTURE by Prof Yus uf Morales uf Morales 1 Building Building Relationships with Relationships with People from People from Different Cultures Different Cultures
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Lecture presentation on comparative study of culture for CMO strategic correspondence course
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Building Relationships with Building Relationships with People from Different People from Different
CulturesCultures
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How do you learn aboutHow do you learn aboutpeople’s cultures?people’s cultures?
Start by becoming aware of your own Start by becoming aware of your own culture.culture.
What is your culture?What is your culture?– Do you have more than one?Do you have more than one?– What is your cultural background?What is your cultural background?
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How do you build relationships How do you build relationships with people from other cultures?with people from other cultures?
Make a conscious decision to establish friendships Make a conscious decision to establish friendships with people from other cultures.with people from other cultures.
Put yourself in situations where you will meet people Put yourself in situations where you will meet people of other cultures; especially if you haven't had the of other cultures; especially if you haven't had the experience of being a minority, take the risk.experience of being a minority, take the risk.
Examine your biases about people from other Examine your biases about people from other cultures.cultures.
Ask people questions about their cultures, customs,Ask people questions about their cultures, customs,and views.and views.
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How do you build relationships How do you build relationships with people from other cultures? with people from other cultures?
(cont.)(cont.) Read about other people's cultures and histories.Read about other people's cultures and histories. Don't forget to care and show caring.Don't forget to care and show caring. Listen to people tell their stories.Listen to people tell their stories. Notice differences in communication styles and Notice differences in communication styles and
values; don't assume that the majority's way is the values; don't assume that the majority's way is the right way.right way.
Risk making mistakes.Risk making mistakes. Learn to be an ally.Learn to be an ally.
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In SummaryIn Summary
Friendship is powerful.Friendship is powerful. Our caring for each other is often what motivates Our caring for each other is often what motivates
us to make change.us to make change. Establishing connections with people from diverse Establishing connections with people from diverse
backgrounds can be key in making significant backgrounds can be key in making significant changes in our communities.changes in our communities.
Together, we can do it.Together, we can do it.
