Human Relations For Career and Personal Success 9th Edition by Andrew Dubrin

Exercise 2

Avoiding Cultural Mistakes
Refer to Figure 2, Cultural Mistakes to Avoid with Selected Cultural Groups. Review the list of cultural groups listed. After you have chosen one or two cultural groups, imagine how and where you might have an opportunity to relate to someone from one of these culture groups. During the next thirty days, look for an opportunity to relate to a person from another culture in the way described in these suggestions. You may have to be creative to find a target with whom you can practice your cross-cultural skills. Before approaching your target, answer these questions:
What will I do differently after studying the suggestions in Figure 13-2? (Because touching a Korean's hand might be uncomfortable for him or her, I will lay the money on the counter and let the cashier pick it up.)
FIGURE 2 CULTURAL MISTAKES TO AVOID WITH SELECTED CULTURAL GROUPS