79. Our culture affects how we communicate with other cultures
79. Our culture affects how we communicate with other cultures
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Finding the courage to share your story can connect you to others — even when you feel all alone
Discuss
One of the best ways I can understand another culture is to …
80 We have unique cultural beliefs and we express these in different ways
80 We have unique cultural beliefs and we express these in different ways
Watch the video Shortcuts with Long Consequences
Complete the activities on solving ethical dilemmas.
81 Our ability to interpret body language increases as we understand other’s culture
81 Our ability to interpret body language increases as we understand other’s culture
Think about where emotions come from.
What are the basic emotions that all humans share no matter what culture? Brainstorm a list
Complete the activity on the Emotions Wheel
Make an Colour Wheel of Emotions.
83 Each of us have a unique culture that includes aspects that are shared and different
83 Each of us have a unique culture that includes aspects that are shared and different
Friendships
Friendships
Think about a time when you were misunderstood by a friend, sibling, or any other family member because of a difference in point of view, interest, life experience.
How can we remain proud of our uniqueness and be understood and understanding?
85 Interpreting and learning from other cultures increases our cultural risk taking
85 Interpreting and learning from other cultures increases our cultural risk taking
What culture are you interested in learning more about?
How can you find out?
How will you use what you found out?
86 By reflecting on, and reducing our prejudices we increase our levels of relational trust
86 By reflecting on, and reducing our prejudices we increase our levels of relational trust
The more I know about my friends culture, the more I ...
What are the benefits of understanding other people's cultures?
88 Via a mutuality of respect we honour each other’s culture
88 Via a mutuality of respect we honour each other’s culture
Respecting friends
How do you know when some is 'hearing' you, not just 'listening' to you?
How does it feel to be heard?
What can you do to hear the people around you?
92 Valuing diversity, we honour the similarities and recognise the challenges
92 Valuing diversity, we honour the similarities and recognise the challenges
Community
What have you done in your family or as part of the school to support your community?
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