Inspire yourself with cultural differences

Inspire yourself with cultural differences

The expansion of our perspective can lead to better decisions. Where do we draw inspiration from?

Each of us can gain added value from cultural diversity. In a multicultural environment, it is important that we learn not only to tolerate but also to celebrate differences. This blog focuses on techniques that help us overcome prejudices and open ourselves to new ideas. The development of critical thinking allows us to see things from different angles and draw inspiration from other cultures for our personal and professional goals.

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Imagine that you find yourself in an unfamiliar country where they have completely different social norms. How would you react at your first meeting with the locals?

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In a discussion with someone from another culture, you notice that they view an important issue completely differently than you do. How do you react?

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Imagine that you are at an international conference and a viewpoint is expressed in the discussion that seems unexpectedly different from what you know. How do you react?

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If you had to represent your way of critical thinking as a metaphor, what would it be?

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If you encounter information that contradicts your previous beliefs, how will you react?

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If you had the opportunity to experience life in another culture for a year, how would you approach it?

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When analyzing foreign cultural practices that seem incomprehensible to you, what is your first step?

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If you had to teach someone from another culture how to think critically, where would you start?

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How would you react if you found out that your own way of thinking is significantly influenced by the culture you grew up in?

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What approach would you take when interviewing someone with strong cultural prejudices?

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Cultural Perspective in Critical Thinking – How Cultural Differences Influence Our Thinking and How to Avoid Prejudices

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