Welcome to our sixth episode “Embracing our cultural differences”, in this episode we had a very pleasant conversation about the new traditions or cultural festivals that we as immigrants adopt when we arrive in this beautiful country, and how we recognize, respect, and embrace such differences, we can take advantage of its benefits and avoid disharmony.
Did you Know? There is a lot we can experience and learn from cultural diversity. The people and the experiences can enrich us as individuals and our society as a whole. Here are some benefits of cultural diversity.
- Better productivity. Different cultures have different perspectives on various things and situations. These varying viewpoints can lead to increased creativity, innovation, and productivity. Imagine more probable solutions to problems, more enriching discussions on different issues, and coming up with better decisions.
- Increased understanding of others. The awareness and acceptance that cultural diversity exists can promote increased understanding of other people. This understanding can lead to lesser conflict and more unity in our groups and communities.
- A new level of knowledge and experience. The more we encounter and embrace people of different cultures, the more we expand our knowledge and experience. We learn about the people themselves and the place they are originally from, including their tourist spots, historical sites, popular dishes, and even weather. We also learn about the reasons behind their beliefs, traditions, and principles. We learn how different people cope with different situations and so much more.
- Personal and societal growth. Cultural diversity can help us grow personally as we learn from other cultures. On a larger scale, societies can grow with the introduction of other cultures as new ideas are introduced and accepted. We learn to be more respectful, more polite, and more compassionate beings.
Source: https://i-ville.com/understanding-and-embracing-cultural-diversity/
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In this episode participated:
- Leidy Ochoa (Colombia)
- Amel Kherbachene (Algeria)
- Silvia Roldán (Ecuador)
- Monica Molina (Colombia)
- Cristina Zanoni (Brazil)
- Maru Gonzalez (Venezuela)
And as a special guest, Carlos José Pérez Samano (Mexico) - Content Strategist + Author + Social Entrepreneur
Biography here 👉🏼 https://www.perezsamano.com/biography
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