- DON’T talk to anyone in a patronizing manner.
- DON’T make assumptions about people.
- DON’T assume a culturally different person is an expert about his or her cultural group.
- DON’T assume a culturally different person is typical of all of the members of his or her cultural group.
- DON’T engage in behaviors that single out a culturally different person.
- DON’T ask inappropriate questions or engage in inappropriate behaviors.
- DON’T try to speak or act like a culturally different person.
- DO demonstrate empathy in all of your interactions.
- DO be accepting of cultural differences.
- DO suspend your judgment.
- DO step outside of your comfort zone.
- DO seek common ground between yourself and others.
- DO acknowledge the impact of stereotyping.
- DO speak inclusively.
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