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The document describes some negative experiences the author faced with racism and culture clashes while studying abroad in 6th grade. They were told to "go back to their nation" and called a racial slur. Others expected them to dress up in stereotypical costumes or speak Chinese. The author felt more conscious of their physical differences from white students and thought expressing pride in their own culture may be seen as hating their host country. The document concludes with recommendations to improve intercultural communication such as reflecting on interactions, understanding other perspectives, questioning assumptions, and suspending judgment.
The document describes some negative experiences the author faced with racism and culture clashes while studying abroad in 6th grade. They were told to "go back to their nation" and called a racial slur. Others expected them to dress up in stereotypical costumes or speak Chinese. The author felt more conscious of their physical differences from white students and thought expressing pride in their own culture may be seen as hating their host country. The document concludes with recommendations to improve intercultural communication such as reflecting on interactions, understanding other perspectives, questioning assumptions, and suspending judgment.
The document describes some negative experiences the author faced with racism and culture clashes while studying abroad in 6th grade. They were told to "go back to their nation" and called a racial slur. Others expected them to dress up in stereotypical costumes or speak Chinese. The author felt more conscious of their physical differences from white students and thought expressing pride in their own culture may be seen as hating their host country. The document concludes with recommendations to improve intercultural communication such as reflecting on interactions, understanding other perspectives, questioning assumptions, and suspending judgment.
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION MAY 2019 Negative Experiences Encountered With Individual/Group/Society From Different Cultures
Experiencing racism during my schooling years abroad
The most distinctive and upsetting encounter with racism happened I was in 6th grade and after I got off the school bus, "Go back to your nation," he said in disgusting tone. I was called a "chink" from nowhere and was asked questions that I had never heard before Negative Experiences Encountered With Individual/Group/Society From Different Cultures
People were expecting me to dress up as Mulan or talk Chinese
for Halloween. The physical distinctions between Chinese and white students I had become more conscious of at that point of time. While my hair was black and straight, they often had blonde and curly hair. Minorities seem to be expected to assimilate and forget their cultures. Sometimes I thought it would be interpreted as I hated America if I expressed my love for my society. Effective Ways To Improve Intercultural Communication Skills Among People Of Multi- cultural Backgrounds After every scenario of intercultural communication, reflect closely on its results Always attempt to comprehend the motivations behind each conduct of the other side Regularly questioning your views and assumptions Searching for unpleasant circumstances Practice mindfulness Suspend Judgment THANK YOU