Cultural awareness includes acknowledging the existence of cultural similarities and differences.
Cultural sensitivity involves adapting behaviors and communication to honor diverse perspectives and navigate cross-cultural interactions effectively.
Awareness recognizes cultural differences; sensitivity respects and adapts to them without judging cultures as better or worse.
1. What best defines cultural sensitivity?
2. Which situation best demonstrates cultural awareness?
3. What does interpretation involve during communication?
What is cultural sensitivity?
Accepting and respecting cultural differences without value judgments.
What does cultural sensitivity involve in behavior and communication?
Adapting to honor diverse perspectives and navigate cross-cultural interactions.
What is interpretation in communication?
It is the process of giving meaning to what we hear, see, or observe.
What often causes misinterpretation in communication?
Ignoring nonverbal cues, assuming instead of clarifying, and emotional clouding cause misinterpretation.
Cultural Sensitivity - Definition
Respect for cultural differences without judgment
Cultural Awareness - Key
Recognize and understand cultural differences
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