Intercultural Competence for College and University Students by Caprice Lantz-Deaton & Irina Golubeva

Author:Caprice Lantz-Deaton & Irina Golubeva
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030574468
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

The above quotes reflect much of what we have discussed in this book so far in particular discomfort with cultural difference and adaptation to cultural difference. They also reflect the experience of discomfort and difficulty occurring for both domestic and international students. As we know from Chap. 3, our discomfort with difference coupled with processes leading to stereotyping and prejudice are likely at work in scenarios where people do not know one another. Remaining separate reinforces our stereotypes and negative attitudes. Thus, remaining separate from those that might not be as approachable is counter-productive and can only serve to exacerbate an already delicate situation. This again is part of intercultural competence, facing the discomfort and working towards developing better relationships with people who are different from us. We will discuss this more in later chapters, however, now take a minute to complete Thought Box 4.14 to reflect on ways in which you may or may not initiate contact with those who may not be as easy to interact with.

Thought Box 4.14 Facing discomfort

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