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

@hopedreamlove

Great answer!

@hopedreamlove

I definitely think the points about rising above stereotypes and not pushing beliefs on others is important.

@InvaderStitch

I too relate with your post of " Idefinitely think the points about rising above stereotypes and not pushing beliefs on others is important

@hopedreamlove

Love that you brought up the point about "positive stereotypes". All sterotyping is unhelpful and can be damaging in some way.

@hopedreamlove Thumbs up

@hopedreamlove

Good one :)

@hopedreamlove

good thoughts!

Well done 👍🏻

@Heather225

What it means to work with a diverse team 🤔. Well for starters, we all know that we all come from various parts of the world on this platform. I feel as though we can teach each other some things: Patience and comradery. Reading over the part about English being a second language to some members and listeners, patience is going to come in handy. It is easy to forget that some people cannot speak good English and it can be reflected in their typing skills. Exhibiting patience and helping them where they struggle to be able to both communicate effectively is important. Working with a diverse team is beneficial because we can learn from one another and show each other support on a constant basis. We are not alone and we all care about each others well-being; thats why we are on this platform!

@shiningDay80

This is a great answer. Good job :)

@shiningDay80

I agree, it is really easy to forget that English may not be the first language to some users on the platform! So it is all the more important to be mindful of our teammates and to have patience.

@shiningDay80

I love your answer!

@shiningDay80

Patience, Patience, Patience. I love it !

I am an ESL person, so thank you for focusing on that !

Hi, @shiningDay80. I am from India

@shiningDay80

I do like how you see it, great answer!

@shiningDay80

Love "exhibiting patience" as part of your response. Seems such a small thing, but has such a big impact! Well done!

@shiningDay80 Remarkable answer! You justified your point perfectly!

@shiningDay80

well said :)

@shiningDay80

Super! Great points there about patience ♡

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@shiningDay80

Excellent points made shining, wish you the best of luck on the rest of the course

@shiningDay80

I really appreciate how you highlight the fact that this platform is acessable to people all over the world, and that the different cultures involved need different things and may communicate in different ways. I agree that this is one thing that makes this place great.

Best of luck on your LDP Journey!

@shiningDay80

I love reading this answer! This is perfect!

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear." --Mark Twain

@shiningDay80

Your response is very insightful!!

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

🌸 Diversity is beautiful! We get to learn so much about people from different background, we learn to respect and be patient,understanding , brings a whole lot of life and creativity to the table

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

🌸 By being inclusive of everyone, not judging someone on the basis of their differences (because that's what making them unique), respecting the differences, learning more about their culture, being understanding about the different timezones.

@ahealingEndoftherainbow22

I couldn't agree more, diversity is beautiful! We should celebrate our differences, not shove them away ♥

@ahealingEndoftherainbow22

Great answer!

Hi @ahealingEndoftherainbow22. I am from India

@ahealingEndoftherainbow22

I really love how you mentioned diversity brings creativity to the table! That is such a great point :)

@ahealingEndoftherainbow22 This was a great answer! You seem to be very understanding!

@ahealingEndoftherainbow22

Wonderful post. Thank you!

@ahealingEndoftherainbow22

I agree that diversity is beautiful and that it is a wonderful thing that we have such diversity here at 7Cups. I think it is wonderful that so many types, shapes, languages and cultures are here and I learnt from your share.

Best of luck on your LDP Journey!

@ahealingEndoftherainbow22

absolutely!!

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

1) Different perspectives can drive innovation.

2) It allows us to reach and help more people situated outside of our country/culture.

3) It covers different time zones and allows us to support people living in different time-zones.

4) We get to learn about different cultures and practices which adds to our set of skills.

5) A wider range of skill sets available for the team which can fuel creativity and productivity.

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

We can be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups by rising above stereotypes, being respectful of individual beliefs and values, and be mindful of schedules & time-zones. Lastly, we need to be respectful and mindful of people who learned or who are learning English as a second language.

@CognitiveACE

Great answers, Ace

@CognitiveACE

Great answer!! 👏

@CognitiveACE

In what ways do you think creative might play in diverity?

@CognitiveACE

I really liked your point about gaining skills from other cultures. That's a great point.

@CognitiveACE

i agree with you

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
A diverse team is likely to be more creative, productive and innovative.

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

We should rise above stereotypes and shouldn't judge people belonging to a different culture based on the prevalent stereotypes about their culture.
We should try to learn about a different culture. It makes us feel good if someone from a different culture knows about our culture and is respectful to it. Others too feel good if we take interest in learning about their culture and are respectful to their culture.
It is nice to wish people belonging to a different culture on their festival.
We should be respectful of individual beliefs. Someone's opinion may contradict our opinion. In such cases, we should be respectful to them and work together for common ground. We shouldn't force upon a task to someone who is not comfortable doing so.