Ruth And I Are More Similar Than Dissimilar

If we understand the complexities of the cultures around us, we can better relate to the people engaged in the other cultures. It also allows us to better understand why others are acting the way they are. At the hospital I work at, we are taught about how others use the word “yes.” For instance, I might ask if they understand the paperwork they are signing and they will respond with “yes.” However, to them the “yes” might not be an agreement with the understanding the paperwork but they are using “yes” to be respectful. One then must clarify whether they truly understand

The harmony of the existing cultures is crucial for the survival and success of any communication and ignoring these aspects may challenge the communication. For example, speaking to employees in Middle East is quite different from Switzerland; talking about personal things is acceptable by Swiss. Individuals who move to other countries unprepared for cultural differences may face unpleasant frustration when communicating. However, those who try to learn other cultures are likely to avoid individual tragedies. For example, Americans doing business in Mexico need to learn the local language to enhance interactions with the locals.

For the intercultural interview, I decided to interview my friend Medelyn, a 19 year old female of Honduran and Mexican descent. During the interview, I focused on her Honduran culture, as she was born in Honduras, I asked her a multitude of various questions ranging from formalities in her culture to gender roles to classism in her culture.. The interview lasted about twenty minutes, I asked her about fifteen questions, and after she answered each question there would be a small discussion about her answer. When interviewing Medelyn, it was important to rid myself of any ethnocentrism, assumed cultural similarity or differences, stereotyping, and anything that could create a bias and compromise the interview.

In my placement facility we provide services to immigrant and refugee families. This is my first experience with large numbers of people who speak little if any English, and have a far different culture than my own. Had it not been for my brief introduction to “Cultural Competency” I would have been ill equipped to respond in an understanding, and caring manner. Where in the past I may have attempted to communicate, found the process difficult and stopped the interaction, I have become motivated to find common ground, ask for assistance and help in any small way I may be

Cultural differences:- Explore their culture so that you have an understanding of it, accept that they might have a different way of expressing themselves and try to reach a compromise as to what is acceptable with both parties.

Ruth’s father was a rabbi. He was traveling rabbi preacher. Ruth says he was just like preachers would see on TV except hem preached in synagogues. Ruth also says that “he wasn’t so smooth-talkin” like other traveling preachers. This occupation forced Ruth and her family to move often.

People respond to courtesy and feel comfortable when they know they have your respect. This helps them to be open and willing to ask questions when they don't understand something. By making people feel comfortable, you help them to be better listeners. Avoid words that require a dictionary when communicating cross-culturally. Pepper your communication with words that everyone understands.

In New on the Job: A School Library Media Specialist’s Guide to Success, Ruth Toor and Hilda Weisburg present a one-stop manual for first-year school library that details numerous aspects of what it means to be a successful school library media specialist. The authors, both of whom are veteran former school librarians, outline everything from the job interview to the last day of school, sharing years of wisdom and practical insight into the ins and outs of the profession. Special attention is paid to developing relationships between the various members of the school population and associated individuals, including students, teachers, administrators, school board members, parents, and volunteers. The authors remind school librarians to keep

Though I identify as African American, I have a grandmother who lives in Japan. When we go visit her, I am often met with judgement before I introduce myself. In the usual case, friends of my mother or grandmother are simply surprised when I speak Japanese, although it is one of the main tongues we use within the house alongside with English. It is a almost a natural occurrence for the Japanese people who approach us to slow down their speech; although I am able to dismiss these inconveniences, my sister would also show her aggravation as they slowed their speech as if speaking to a preschooler. From these many encounters, I have learned that, just because the person speaking to me already has a set opinion about me, doesn’t mean I have to

I asked her if she had any recommendations on how to effectively communicate with people of other cultures. She replied that she just treats everyone as she would like to be treated, to just be herself and treat everyone the same. We discussed her answer and I agree that there doesn't have to be ways on how to interact with people of different cultures. People are people and most just want to be treated with respect.

Ruth’s mother set a feminine guiding line that was characterized by a serious devotion to principle, righteousness, duty, and her husband.

When discussing the topic of similarity one has to invoke several characteristics of similarity that are key to maintaining complementarity. These characteristics include but are not not limited to: Ease of Interaction and Validation/Reassurance. Ease of interaction can be defined as how rewarding and reciprocable one’s interplay with another person is. Validation/Reassurance can be defined as acceptance, acknowledgement, and tolerance of other’s behaviors, ideas, and beliefs.

samuel seium. I have identified some similarities and differences about Andrew in Ruth with their occupational journey. The similarities with their influences were family members who thought them about the value of work and the commitment needed. However, the differences were that Andrew was taught from a from a workers position while Ruth was taught from an owners position. The similarities with their choices and barriers are that they both believed that they had no choice in their careers due to not having a work permit or having a felony record. However, the differences were that Ruth had more flexibility than Andrew after she got her work permit because she had a college degree and Andrew will never be able to get his felony conviction

in some way. Therefore, as Levine shows, their similarities may suggest the importance of relationships that bind us to each other

To show respect for cultural difference a useful work practice could be to have a better understanding and to educate yourself about their background so you can always show respect at all times. By not having this understanding you may say or do something of a disrespectful manner without even realizing