Adanna Nwosu
I love learning and interacting with great minds across the globe.
I hope to travel the world someday and experience rich cultures, build healthy relationships and impact lives.
Location Nigeria
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I was part of the team that established a learning academy for my company. The goal behind the academy was to create learning opportunities for university students within the finance sector. These students will undergo a 3 weeks internship program with my company and will be immersed in the world of finance and the workings of a financial institution.
At...
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UK firm Alstom builds monorail for COP27 host country Egypt
Queen Elizabeth's burial
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Hello Everyone, I'm Adanna and I'm very excited to learn this course.
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Development is the improvement of a thing, idea, people and community which may invariably create positive or negative externalities
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Hello, I'm excited to be a part of this exciting journey. I plan to study International Economics or Development Economics on a post graduate level next year, and I believe this course will provide a lot of insight.
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Hard skills :
1. Microsoft office suite
2. B.Sc Economics
3. Knowledge in Executive ManagementSoft Skills
1. Attention to details
2. Leadership
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Details of previous jobs
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Which job search ideas do you think are the most useful? Internet and Social media
Which ones have you already used? Internet and social media
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I’d like to work in an international organization
I enjoy working with people
I’d prefer not to work routinely.
I don’t mind having a well paying job
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I’d like to have a job in an international organization.
I’m not interested in routine jobs.
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I am good at working behind the scenes and ensuring optimum satisfaction for my clients
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Hello, My name is Adanna Nwosu and I'm from Nigeria
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Adanna Nwosu replied to Vishwajit Honap
@VishwajitHonap I agree. It would be wonderful to continue this interaction with other participants.
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Thank you British Council! I have learnt quite a lot from you and others.
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I will seek out more intercultural situations to apply my new found knowledge. I will continue to improve my CQ by conducting more research on intercultural communication.
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I want to further my studies in Development economics overseas.
In order to be able to handle life outside my comfort zone. I need to increase my knowledge of other cultures, be able to speak my thoughts more clearly, while continuing to sound respectful and polite, master an efficient system of dialogue in conflict resolution, learn to adapt to different...
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My number 1 strength is Working in multicultural teams. I find it easy to relate with people of different cultures. However, my number 1 weakness is Adapting to communication styles.
Its a bit difficult to adapt and agree to a different culture especially if there are irreconcilable or opposing views.
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@MarishaR I completely agree with your analysis.
@ShaliniThomas I believe the difference in the way they address each other stems from the social norms prevalent in their countries of birth (or the country where they spent a larger chunk of their childhood -young adult years).For example, In my country, we are taught to refer to our seniors by Sir or...
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I realized that my verbal and non-verbal communication in that situation was less than accommodating. In the real sense, it was competing. Also, because I played an indirect communicator and the other party was direct, it affected how i was able to express my views properly. And because the goal was long-term, it really didn't help matters for me to concede...
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All techniques are great.
The two that stands out for me are:
Demonstrate intercultural empathy and
Manage Face.I would definitely try them in future.
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@RahinaKogi-Enweliku Thank you. Means a lot!
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Adanna Nwosu replied to Junaid Akbar
@JunaidAkbar I completely agree. Maria needs to tweak a little to accommodate Gwan's concerns and needs.
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From this context, Dialogues can be quite enriching. I will definitely employ these techniques in my conversations going forward
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What techniques do you use to show you are listening fully when someone speaks?
-Nodding
-Eye contact
-key words like yes, i agree, so true
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@RahinaKogi-Enweliku True. However, I've realized its easier said than done
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Thank you @ShaliniThomas . It was very helpful
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@KathleenVaughan Thank you for the tip! I would try to implement these ideas
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I observe, listen, understand and learn.
I rarely share opinions/ideas at the first meeting
I carry out further research and think about great ideas that could be of help
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@KathleenVaughan No I don't. I find out about the culture after I've joined that workplace. I then try as much as possible to align with the prevalent culture.
I think I should research a workplace culture first before joining. What do you think?
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@ShaliniThomas I wouldn't say it has been addressed. However, I've learnt to be indifferent as regards Attitude to work of my colleagues as long as the job gets done and deadlines are met.
What strategies do you think we can use to address this?
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purpose of the team - banking transactions
Is the team multilingual - yes, although we all speak English at work
Are team members permanent or temporary - Temporary
Are team members local or international - Local
What cultural influences impact the team dynamics - Communication styles, Background, Language, ageWhere are team members located - within...
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I relate totally with case study 3. Whenever I am opportune to be in a meeting with top level executives, I find it very difficult to air my views. I know exactly what to say, but then, i believe the problem is how to express myself.
Worthy of note is that fact that i can be vey expressive when I'm in the midst of my peers and juniors. The case is...
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For me , the problem I Identify with in my team is Attitude to time. A large majority of my team members view time as flexible while the remaining few have a fixed schedule. This has caused a lot of frictions in the past between the members in terms of deadlines and punctuality.
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How does your behaviour change when you move from one to the other? At the start of joining a new team, I am that quiet and probably shy member who sits at a corner and observes. I hardly voice out any opinions or take any leads. I just listen, understand and learn. Fast forward to few interactions later, I am still that quiet team member but with lots of...
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@RahinaKogi-Enweliku I see what you mean. Thank you
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@KathleenVaughan I see what you mean. Thank you
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@KathleenVaughan The greatest impact this course will have on me is in strategically dealing with bias/stereotypes I have of other cultures. I believe one thing that has stood out so far for me is the desire to improve my communication with other cultures by viewing every situation from the other person's perspective and understanding (not necessarily...
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@ShaliniThomas One thing this has taught me is to always think from the other person's perspective. See a situation through their eyes.
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@KathleenVaughan what happens then if at the end of this exercise, we still have opposing views. Does one party succumb to the other in the spirit of intercultural acceptance?
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@KathleenVaughan Sounds even better. Thank you.
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@KathleenVaughan I somewhat expected to score highest on TIME. However, I'm surprised i scored higher on PEOPLE than ACTION. I felt it should heave been the other way around. I am more action oriented than people oriented.
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@KathleenVaughan I think the pandemic taught me how to become more flexible with my time, how to take things slow and just breathe! How about you?
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@KathleenVaughan I believe it helps to see things from a completely different perspective from what we've been used to. Understanding an issue through the lens of another culture helps us relate better with other cultures.
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This was impactful. Thank you.
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I love my conversations to be logical and concise. I have a friend who converses based on emotions. To do this task, I had to re-engage my friend in a discussion that didn't end well the last time due to our different modes of communication. However, this time around, I tried to converse from her point of view.
It was a bit difficult at first because I...
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I think the side on the right should take initiative in the spirit of building better rapport, fostering healthy relationships within the team and promoting CQ.
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George: Action
Olivia: People/Content
Ash: TimeI communicate better with George and Ash because we share similar preferences
I can communicate better with Olivia by showing a lot more empathy in our conversations and also taking genuine interest in her issues
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Lin is time and action oriented. Alex if people oriented.
Alex: Great, I’ve been worried that they may not be very open to this speaker. His latest books communicate some ideas they don’t agree with. Let’s have a chat about how we can convince them to go with him.
Lin: I did tell you yesterday that one of our key issues has been lack of time. If we can...
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How do Claire and Min Li’s preferred styles help and hinder them as they prepare for the conference? Claire's communication towards Min Lee seemed a bit cold while Min Lee's Communication seemed a bit slow. Claire needed to show empathy and create some level of rapport to build trust. Min Lee needed to sound a bit more enthusiastic and receptive to Claire's...
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I prefer short and precise conversations. Lengthy discussions or meetings bore me, however, it largely depends on the topic. I could go on and on with a conversation if I'm particularly passionate about the topic. Hence, I can be flexible with my time if the content is great.
I won't consider myself as people oriented. I try to maintain a very small circle...
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The analysis was accurate in my case.
I value my time. I am not likely to sit around in meetings or have conversations that take up much of my time. I love it when people go straight to the point.
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1 had same score on CONTENT and PEOPLE ( this could signify adaptability)
I had highest score on TIME
I scored lowest on ACTION
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The Swahili proverb resonates with my personality. However, when dealing with people, i prefer they operate using the American proverb.
My style of communication is indirect, lots of gestures, conciliatory, tinged with humor and an expressive body language. However, I work closely with some colleagues who are are very direct communicators. The differences...
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I will give a vivid example of a scenario that occurred in the past that ended up as a failed relationship. Here is a conversation between Jones (not real name) and I.
Me: I like you a lot but I cannot succumb to your culture all because I'm getting married to you.
Jones: What's the big deal in kneeling to greet my parents every once in a while. Why are...
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From the case study in the previous slide, there was an obvious lack of the 'The Five ‘A’s Framework'.
There was no avenue for an open dialogue as one team dominated the entire conversation. There was no probe to find out the other teams preferences/ideas on the project, and there was certainly no alignment of goals .
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Thank you @ShaliniThomas and @PhoenixFry for the clarifications. Some aspects are a bit clearer now, and I certainly learnt a new term - 'ethnorelativism'. I will read up more on the concept.
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From both case studies, there is an obvious lack of CQ. One team dominated the entire conversation while the other team showed little to no enthusiasm. There was obviously no form of rapport between both teams which made it difficult to work together.
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Behaviors that can break trust for me:
1. Lying
2. Being excessively loud
3. Prideful actions or comments
4. Arrogance
5. Touch, inappropriate or personal commentsBehaviors that can build trust for me:
1. Hospitable
2. Humorous
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Thank you @PhoenixFry. I agree that there are no right or wrong answers. However, is there a universally accepted idea or concept that can tackle this question.
Also, I once read that there are no bad people , just bad actions. Is it then safe to say that certain bad actions are as a result of 'bad' influences from certain cultures. If so, how do we relate...
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Advice to Claire:
- Observe whether people speak directly or indirectly to each other and avoid being direct until you are confident that the other people are comfortable
- Observe people’s comfort with silence and reflect on what their silence might mean. Avoid making assumptions about their silence.
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I try to understand other cultures by watching movies, reading books and interacting with people from other cultures.
I will try to develop more open and positive attitudes through critical self-reflection and by looking back to analyze situations that were uncomfortable or difficult for me
I will also practice behaviors associated with the attitude to...
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Strategies to use henceforth:
-curiosity
-openness
-listening and observation
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Interculturally quotient people are able to:
- observe and study an individual
- Suspend first impression and initial judgement
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In order to treat someone as they would prefer to be treated, we must learn about them and try to understand their issues from their perspective.
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I would love to be heard and have my opinions valued. I would hate it if all the other party does is keep trying to impose their own cultures and ideas on me.
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@JamesCholes Thank you. However, I haven't knelt to greet an elder before. I come from the cultural group that believes it is ok to Stand and greet your elders. We also hug and shake their hands.
If I were to marry a guy from the cultural group that believes it is okay to kneel, It would then be expected of me to adopt their culture of kneeling to greet...
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@HermioneBerry I believe there's a whole lot to be done. I believe we need to revamp our educational system. Preschool children need to be taught basic life, social, cultural and intercultural skills. They need to learn how to be expressive.
Also, I do not believe in the efficiency of the grading system of education. I believe every child is unique and...
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Dear Educators,
For proper clarity, how would you define ethnocentrism in terms of intercultural acceptance. Our diverse cultures cumulate to form our identities.
For instance, should I be considered intolerant and stereotypical if I decide to limit my choice of a spouse to men from just ONE particular region (lets say Spain) as opposed to ALL other...
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It's been impactful. I look forward to week 2
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From the story, Lianna did not apply any of LENS tool in completing her task. She carried out her task based on generic assumptions.
I learnt that it is best to always apply the LENS tool when dealing with an intercultural situation.
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How do we handle situations where a person's culture could be toxic? Do we accommodate all cultures in the spirit of intercultural tolerance? Where do we draw the line?
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I like all 3 quotes. However, Number 2 hits differently for me.
It places emphasis on appreciating one's own culture, yet, finding that space to appreciate another's culture just as much and creating the means to allow these different cultures walk side by side in perfect harmony.
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I think the mistake Liana made was to classify her target audience as generic - one size fits all.
She should have researched her audience and treated each individual uniquely. The same mail structure might not have been appealing to all recipients.
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@KathleenVaughan I totally agree. But imagine a world without some form of humor...
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I try to confront bias by:
- using language that is respectful: As much as I would love to defend my identity, I also try not to escalate those situations into a heated argument especially if the person on the other end does not have a growth mindset.
I respectfully state a few facts and move on.- Explaining how it sounded to me and how that made me...
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@ShaliniThomas Indeed! Thanks
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@ShaliniThomas I believe understanding and respecting our unique individualities will help shape how:
- I approach/resolve certain issues with my colleagues
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@ShaliniThomas I believe tolerance of an opposing culture/view/mindset requires a certain level of EQ. Our individual cultures greatly impacts our identity and shapes our preferences. Therefore, to opposed one's culture will be to oppose ones identity which in itself carries grave consequences.
Understanding, Acceptance and Tolerance of opposing cultures...
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@StephenMatandi its very similar to my culture as well. There is much emphasis on dowry and 'bride price'.
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I think I see a link between emotional intelligence and intercultural competency. They definitely work hand in hand. And yes, intercultural competence should be classified as a soft skill.
It should also be taught as a subject in school.
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In my culture, courtship/marriage is seen as a family affair. Both families (especially the parents) are to some degree involved in the couple's journey especially at the early stages.
How is it in your culture?
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This is quite impactful. It really explains a lot.
I haven't used any of the strategies mentioned, however, I look forward to using the control-based strategy henceforth to effectively curb my knack for biases.
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Could you share a personal example of any of these biases? Due to my political beliefs and the need to affirm those beliefs as the ultimate, I tend to seek out news and stories that align with that belief.
How did it impact the interaction and the relationship with the other person? It always resulted in long stretches of unending arguments which...
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A) How easy or difficult is it to challenge stereotypes, your own and those held by others? Challenging the stereotype we hold against certain groups of people has to be intentional and deliberate. We need to understand people and the values they hold key to enable us destroy the bias we have created against them. We need to rise above the stereotypes of...
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lol, that was funny. We should learn to appreciate and respect our values so we can live amicably with one another.
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wow, that's quite interesting. It's quite unthinkable for the old one to greet the younger ones in my culture.
We also shake and hug our elders as a sign of respect.
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A) Cultural stereotypes I'm familiar with ?
1. Girls should be well behaved; boys are expected to act out
2. Girls should be thin and beautiful to make them appealing to men;
3. There is something wrong with a woman who doesn’t want children
4. Women are natural nurturers; men are natural leaders
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In Nigeria, a certain cultural group believes kneeling (women) and prostrating (men) to greet one's elders is the ultimate show of respect. However, in my cultural group, we believe it is ok to stand and greet our elders.
A major area where this has an impact is in terms of marriage. A woman from my cultural group who marries a man from the other cultural...
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Core values: Faith, Integrity, Drive, Positivity, Humor, Dependability
With new life experiences, our values change or remain to adapt with these experiences.
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Few years ago, I once worked as a personal assistant to Jones (Not real name). Jones is strict, values hierarchy, overly task focused and result driven, little to zero humor. Working as his personal assistant was quite challenging because our work patterns were in direct conflict. As opposed to Jones, I am very flexible , love humor, value egalitarianism, and...
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1) What patterns did you notice between your preferences and that of your colleagues? I use humor as a way to bridge communication gap with the senior managers. My collogues however prefer to keep it formal.
I prefer to to communicate indirectly to avoid misunderstandings however, my colleagues are direct and straight to the point.2) How do...
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From the preferences mapped aboded, i noticed the following patterns in my case:
- I use humor a lot to break the ice and create a sense of accessibility
- I prefer indirect and reserved means of communication
- Egalitarianism and flexible time focus works best for me
- Individual mind set and task focused influences my style of communicationThe...
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Becoming a good communicator is a a basic life skill that should be taught from preschool.
I would love to be able to differentiate good communication from criticism and bias so as to enable me improve my communication skills for better efficiency as a person.
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Well said. Our life experiences cumulate to influence our decisions and life choices.
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I did this with my colleagues
There were more similarities than differences. However, i discovered that our areas of difference are what plays a major impact on our individualities.
Similarities: age, religion, country, place of work
Differences: ethnicity, politics, family, school, goals
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Adanna Nwosu replied to Adanna Nwosu
yes i do @PhoenixFry . There is a truck load of difference among various age groups in my country. The younger age groups are more adventurous, inquisitive and have a knack for doing things their own way. My age group however is a bit more conservative and a sucker for rules and regulations.
Its really interesting to interact with various age groups due to...
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The internet has greatly exposed me to various cultures across the globe through movies, TV shows , YouTube Videos, music, books etc. As a child, i was exposed to lots of cartoons on Cartoon Network. As a teenager/young adult, my focus shifted to foreign movies (Hollywood, Bollywood, K-drama , etc.), books, articles and foreign music. I learnt a lot about...
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Adanna Nwosu replied to Embun Bening Diniari
True! There exists a universe of different beliefs, culture, mind set, experiences, and so much more embedded in one individual. So, imagine how exciting it is to meet and interact with different people with varying ideologies and mindsets on a daily basis. Its truly humbling.
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Adanna Nwosu replied to Greta Galeazzi
You have a rich mix of cultures. How did it all cumulate to your current reality?
