Exploring “Who are you?”
How much are we aware of how others perceive identities, want to present themselves, or evaluate us? Identities are not static , nor do they exist in vacuums. They are affected by many contextual factors.
Though we may like the idea of considering who we are culturally, we’re often not quite as ready to seriously think the same way about others. Our preference for being with people “like us” may unconsciously block us from exploring and valuing difference in others.
How does your eagerness to explore “Who am I?” compare to your interest in sincerely learning the answer to “Who are you?”
You might want to reflect on how this process of own- and other-culture discovery helping you adjust your expectations. Have you noticed that some of what is important to you may not be even noticeable or relevant to a person from another cultural background?
Intercultural Communication: Dynamics of cultural identities in global interaction
Intercultural Communication: Dynamics of cultural identities in global interaction
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