Identify CULTURE Differences

FAST TALK!!! "Cross-Cultural Interviewing: Overcoming Cultural Differences" 1 What country are you from? 2 What is your native language? 3 What is the role of the men in your society? 4 What is the role of women in your society? 5 How is education handled in your culture?

If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?

Would you ever consider marrying or dating someone from another culture?

What do you think is interesting about your own culture?

If you could choose three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future, what would you put in it?

What culture besides your own do you admire and why?

Do you think "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" is always good advice? Why or why not?

If a group of people just came to your country from overseas, what advice would you give them?

What is considered rude in your culture? Is there anything in this culture that is considered rude that may not be considered rude in your culture?

Would you ever consider living permanently in a country other than your home country? Why or why not?

Have you ever felt confused by the actions of someone from another culture? If so, tell me about it.

How do young people in your culture behave differently from older people?

What do you like about your culture?

What has surprised you when you've met people from other countries?

In your culture is it polite to be straightforward and direct when you talk to someone?

When people from other countries think about your culture, what do they usually think of?

What do you think is interesting about your culture?

What is the role of the men in your society?

Is it better to marry someone of the same cultural background?

What is the role of women in your society?

How is education handled in your culture?

How is education funded in your country?

What are the most popular form of entertainment in your life/country?

Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy?

What is considered the most respectful/disrespectful in your culture?

"Cultural differences cause problems. It is better for people to stay in their own countries rather than to migrate to other ones." Do you agree?

"It is better to study major international languages like English rather than to spend time on minority languages for the sake of regional identity." Do you agree?

"Governments should give regions in their countries more autonomy so that they can protect and enjoy their own cultures rather than serving the centralized policies of the capital city." Do you agree?