Ethnocentrism is a shared social prejudice defined by our cultural framework.  Ethnocentrism is a natural response to the encounter of another culture.  Initial exposure to a new culture can be confusing, frightening and even create anxiety.

The most important aspect of becoming cross culturally competent is to develop cultural self awareness.  Anyone who hopes to work successfully across cultures must first develop awareness of their own cultural framework.  The ability to define and perceive one’s own set of “cultural glasses” is essential to the ability to recognize the lenses through which you view the world.  It is only after defining your own cultural filter that you will recognize the perceptions that effect how you view the behaviors of people from other cultures.

Based on my experiences of living in Africa and Latin America, I have developed models of Cross Cultural Communication and Competency Training that challenge participants to explore a broader worldview in their interactions with the growing diverse population in the United States.

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