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Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #10) Diversity, Cultural Differences, and Second Language Learners

Heather225 August 27th, 2020

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We are truly lucky to have a global community, rich in background and culture. In order to nurture our diverse community, we should each make a conscious effort to understand each other. The more we know, the more mindful we can be of one another's differences.

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Questions:
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?

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confidentpanda April 27th, 2021

Diversity has so many advantages! More points of view means more understanding and people who can give support on topics. Also, it helps with equality and representation so everyone feels welcomed.

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confidentpanda April 27th, 2021

@Lww873 We can respect other cultures by asking questions and being careful with our words, as well as being accountable.

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FawkesCare12 May 7th, 2021

Hello friends :)

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

Diversity.. what’s not to love about it :). A diverse team is like an all-inclusive group where everyone is accepted regardless of place, age, culture, gender. The benefits are endless. Since everyone has different experiences and is unique, the ideas that come from such group discussions will be great. We can find an array of solutions as each one of us will have a different perspective on a particular problem.

How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?

That’s actually pretty simple. We recognize that each person is a unique individual and we accept everyone for who they are. We respect them for their individual preferences and beliefs. And if we are not sure about something, it’s always better to ask and clarify, rather than making an assumption.

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magicmango26 March 20th, 2022

@FawkesCare12


lovely answer xx
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Suryansh May 9th, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
A Diverse Team has numerous advantages, some of them are as per the following:
~An Diverse Team incorporates people from all over the world and they might have different types of cultures, various beliefs and they may have alternate points of view. These all could extraordinarily assist with growing new ideas and a great deal of creativity.
~Since a Diverse Team has peoples having various sorts of cultures and beliefs, it will assist us with find out much information about various sorts of peoples in this world and know more about them.
~A group having peoples of different perspectives and thoughts would prompt expanded productivity and activities in the community which will eventually build a great deal of engagement in the community.

How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
It is crucial to be respectful of the different cultures of 7 Cups. Some of the ways are mentioned below:
~ Rise above the stereotypes: As we know, some countries and cultures are associated with certain types of traits, but now the time has changed and the stereotypes do not apply to all the individuals so we should be mindful of that.
~ Be Respectful of individual's beliefs: Peoples from different cultures might have different types of beliefs and their own perspectives, it is completely alright if their beliefs and perspectives do not match with ours and we must accept and respect it.
~ Value the Diverse Views: We must never judge the views of different types of peoples if their views do not match with us, and their views must be valued.
~ Consider Time Zones: Since we have peoples from all over the world in this diverse team, the time that works for one might not work for another because of different time zones and time differences and we must rise above the time differences to become a Great Diverse Team.

Thank You!

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

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May 31st, 2021

Hi @SuryanshSingh! Very well written detailed response. Agree with the points you brought up!

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DigitalKnight May 11th, 2021

@Heather225

Advantages of a diverse team?

As a global community, It is no possible to understand everyone out there unless we dive deeper into their cultures. Having a diverse team ensures that compatibility is universal in regards to the different cultures. There is always someone present to attend a person in need. Having a diverse team also makes sure that we learn about different aspects and become aware of the other beautiful cultures out there.

How can we be respecful towards it?

We should try to understand different cultures and align our help with it. We should be caring and maintain a positive attitude towards it. Furthermore we should try our best to learn new things from different people out there. We should keep expanding our horizons.

shallowWater7547 May 14th, 2021

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?

​​​​​It helps to cover different time zones and allows us to support people living in different timezones. It ensures that people can get help at any time.It can inspire creativity and drive innovation. The different backgrounds provide a more diverse prospective and allow us to grow and learn. we can learn about different cultures, languages and practises.

Cultural differences can cause us to support different causes and have contradicting beliefs. Know that it is okay for someone to think differently. If there exists a contradiction in terms of individual beliefs when it comes to a task, work together to reach a mutual agreement or delegate the task to someone who feels comfortable doing so. Different countries and cultures are associated with certain traits. These stereotypes are often outdated and do not apply to all individuals belonging to the specific culture/country.

Enbyowl May 16th, 2021

Please list some advantages of a diverse team. -Increased productivity, increased creativity, and a bunch different perspectives from persons from different walks of life. How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups? -We can be respectful of different cultures on 7cups by being inclusvie of everyone and their differences. It is also important to be willing to learn about the culture to get a better understanding of it, etc.

lueurspace May 21st, 2021

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

1. Helps people getting a bit of immediate support since there is always some or the other available to help out.

2. It helps in learning about different cultures and different ways to do the same thing breeding innovation and creativity.

3. It may help in providing help in regards to a specific community. We have people from all over the world and thus they will be able to relate more to the people from the same place (if it is needed).

How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?

1. Considerate of some special days/holidays they have and understand they may need some space and time to enjoy their time.

2. Be respectful of their time and not demand too much on them. Sometimes the timezones may not be as compatible, in that case, it's okay to work out a different alternative.

3. Don't believe in stereotypes or at least don't judge someone on the basis of that. We all have been fed a lot of things by people who don't understand certain groups of people nicely. It's best to not believe everything someone says and instead be curious to know about a person and their culture from them.

4. Be mindful that English is not everyone's first language. So it's possible that there may be some more clarification needed at times. Learn to respect them and be willing to help them out if they don't understand something right away. It's not my first language either and people have been very kind to understand that for me!

You can't give your life more time, so give the time you have, more life.

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LovetoGod May 24th, 2021

@lueurspace

Wonderful answer. I agree with you ❤✨

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peacefulIris56 May 21st, 2021

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?

Advantages of having a diverse team is so that we can gain new perspectives in order to invent, invest and make innovations. Diversity can be respectful of different cultures by first having awareness of them and then working together. Having good writers is very helpful.

May 22nd, 2021

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

1. We get to know different perspectives on the same thing when cultures are diverse.

2. We get to help people around the globe, as a team of diverse people uniting for a common cause.


How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?

Give everyone a space to express their opinions and not reject someone simply because their views challenge the norm. Develop an objective view to treat everyone with equal care and understanding.

LovetoGod May 24th, 2021

@Heather225

1.The diverse team must have diverse people with different perspectives, ideas, ideologies, beliefs which leds to the growth and development of the community by bringing different initiatives.

2. It shows reaching out to the people in different parts of the world. It helps the community to become a global community. It helps and support people living in the different countries with different time zones.

3. By meeting and interacting with different people from different countries with having diverse cultures and beliefs makes us to learn new things and moreover it helps us to understand each other by respecting and believing each other's traditions and beliefs.

We can be respectful to other's cultures on 7 cups by understanding and cooperating them. We should try to place ourselves in their place to understand their perspectives as well. We aren't same. But we are in the same community and sharing same work. So we should support and care for each other. We should be kind and supporting to get to know each other. Moreover, by knowing each other we will learn new things from their cultures as well. So it would be really amazing. Moreover, I really see diversity as a big garden with lots of different colorful flowers and every flower has its own significance and beauty ❤✨

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peacefulIris56 May 24th, 2021

@LovetoGod I agree with you.

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LovetoGod May 24th, 2021

@peacefulIris56

Yup 😊👍

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Ethan June 4th, 2021

@LovetoGod I love your little addition at the end about the garden! That was so nice to read

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LovetoGod June 4th, 2021

@IcedEthan

Aww thanks❤❤

I don't know how suddenly at that moment it comes to my mind 😆🥰

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