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

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

Some advantages of a diverse team are a larger and broader range of perspectives, the ability to reach people outside of our own community/culture, the ability to help people in other time zones and the chance to learn about different cultures!

How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups? We can be respectful of different cultures by rising above stereotypes, being respectful of different beliefs and consider time differences!

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

-It provide rooms for increased creativity as said by Edward Enninful
"I can tell you, without diversity, creativity remains stagnant"

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

-We can be respectful of different cultures on 7cups by considering other people cultural differences in Communication and interaction. And by being open to other people idea and willingness to know about it. Inquisitiveness and desire to see situation and response through another person's cultural lense is another way to respect and value others culture.

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

New perspectives! Learn about different cultures and practices! Our members are diverse people. so our listeners and leaders should be as well!

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

Always give the benefit of the doubt. What might seem disrespectful in your culture might be okay in someone else's.

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

-A diverse team means that people might have different perspectives, which can lead to different types of ideas, and way more creativity.
-A diverse team can also allow you to learn about different cultures/beliefs/ideals, which can be really helpful in all situations knowing about different types of people, and can help you grow in different skills.
-We can also reach more people outside of our own culture.

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

-Rise above stereotypes! This is a really important one, sometimes we hear a stereotype and immediately believe that all people that are associated with that culture fit in that stereotype. This also includes "positive stereotypes."
-Respect individuals beliefs. Accept that e people might have different beliefs from yours, and that is okay! Don't push your beliefs on others, and accept that someone might not be comfortable with a certain task of it contradicts their beliefs.
-Consider time zones! Since there are people from all over the world, a tome that works for you might not work for someone else because of time differences.

@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!

@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.

@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.

@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.

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
Diversity can bring about different perspectives and backgrounds and beliefs, which brings more ideas to the table and more approaches to solutions. Diversity also increases our acceptance of each other: knowing that others are different, and being able to celebrate our difference, makes us a stronger team altogether.

How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
To be respectful of different cultures, I think it is first important to acknowledge that 7 Cups has a platform that stretches around the globe, so you will find people from all sorts of backgrounds here. It is important to approach everyone you meet with an open mind, and an understanding that there will be differences, whether it be in practices or beliefs, but ultimately, we are all share at least one thing together: membership in this caring community.

I would like advice about something related to this. I work at a call center as a customer support agent for a tax software and with English being my second language, many American customers are very rude to me. I take it personally and end up wanting to cry after a lot of calls. Can you help me navigate this difficulty?