What is the meaning of cross-cultural awareness?

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   What is the meaning of cross-cultural awareness?
   

It means understanding, respecting and successfully interacting with those whose world views, values, behaviors, communication styles, customs and practices are different than one's own.

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   Why is cross-cultural awareness important?
   

Cultural awareness helps us break down cultural barriers, build cultural bridges, and learn how to love, and appreciate those different from us. We can relate better to people with cultural differences as we begin to understand ourselves better. This results in more cultural connection and less cultural conflict.

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   Seven practices you can implement to increase cultural awareness in the workplace
   

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  Get training for global citizenship. ...
  
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  Bridge the culture gap with good communication skills. ...
  
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  Practice good manners. ...
  
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  Celebrate traditional holidays, festivals, and food. ...
  
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  Observe and listen to foreign customers and colleagues.
  

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   How do you describe a culturally competent person?
   

Cultural competence is the ability of a person to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds. Cultural background can include the beliefs, customs, and behaviors of people from various groups.

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   How can you promote awareness and respect of different cultures?
   

Make friends. Get to know your friends' families and see how their customs and traditions differ from yours. ...
Talk to people. When you meet people from a different culture, ask them about their lives. ...
Read. ...
Watch movies. ...
Listen to radio shows and podcasts. ...
Travel.

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   What cross-cultural skills?
   

In the workplace setting, cross-cultural competence means workers have the ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures, be it their colleagues, customers, clients, or suppliers.

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