How important do you think it is to be aware of your cultural identity when communicating with someone else?

Question 1

· Summarize the entire essay as if you you were explaining it to someone–provide details so it is evident you read it.

· How important do you think it is to be aware of your cultural identity when communicating with someone else?

· Give an example from the essay of being aware of your cultural identity.

Question 2

· Summarize the entire essay as if you you were explaining it to someone–provide details so it is evident you read it.

· How important do you think it is to know about the beliefs and customs (the cultural identity) of another when communicating with someone from that culture and WHY?

· Give an example from the essay.

Question 3

· Summarize the entire essay as if you were explaining it to someone–provide details so it is evident you read it.

· Do you agree with the author when she says it is imperative to not only know about the other culture, but to also be motivated to put that knowledge to use?

· Explain what she means by this statement.