Posted on: October 21, 2020 Posted by: Robert H. Miller Comments: 0
Culturally Responsive

Respecting cultural differences consists of more than refraining from making certain comments that could offend another. It is also to be included in the events that have to do with the other person’s culture and participate in the customs and traditions that surround yours. Education is the key to understanding someone else’s culture and finding the way to an intelligent conversation without differences getting in the way. Here, we give you fundamental keys to discover how to be culturally responsive and respect cultural differences.

How to be culturally responsive?

Include people around you who belong to other cultures in your activities and events. Inclusiveness is an important part of respect when it comes to mixing cultures.

Inviting a friend who has other religious beliefs or belongs to a very different world region. For example, a typical party in your country or town will undoubtedly make him feel part of your environment, showing him that you respect cultural differences and that you are interested in knowing your beliefs and lifestyle.

Ask questions if you don’t know anything

Never assume that things in other cultures are different from yours without first knowing for sure. Otherwise, you could create false prejudices.

When you question someone from a different culture, do so with respect. Don’t say something like, “Why do your people do this or that?” Instead, try “I’ve noticed you do XYZ differently than I do. Can you tell me why, and is it common in your culture?”

Keep judgments and opinions about other cultures to yourself

For example, you may not like that felines are a delicacy in most Asian cultures, but you cannot judge their culinary habits. Different does not automatically mean bad.

If you do not agree with something, it is your opinion. However, that does not mean that it is an absolute truth or should use it to make someone different feel bad. Remember that they may also have the same opinion as you.

Stay informed

You don’t ignore basic information about other cultures. This is especially important if you plan to travel with a member of another culture or from another country. The Internet has a large amount of correct information at your fingertips, allowing you the opportunity to learn about other cultures so that you have some information beforehand.

Knowledge is power and the basis for understanding others and not offending their beliefs and opinions. These are basic to respect cultural differences. Respecting cultural differences is essential to living correctly in society, strive so that we all live better.