Ways that my knowledge of cultural fluency can benefit my self-awareness is by increasing empathy and appreciation for other culture’s viewpoints. Having an appreciation for distinct cultures exposes us to new foods, music, ideas and gives us a new perspective of things that we would not normally acknowledge. Knowledge of cultural fluency also aids you in a more understandable and respectful interaction with people from diverse cultures.
In situations of time and time management beyond unfamiliar cultures, culture fluency and self-
awareness can help you blend differences. If you are from a culture where time is flexible and you are interacting with someone whose culture is stricter on time, understanding and having empathy for the distinct cultures can prevent confusion and issues. This type of situation will make you acknowledge your own culture bias and hopefully enhance your own self-awareness and in turn, make you a more open-minded and understanding person.
