Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #10) Diversity, Cultural Differences, and Second Language Learners
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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.
Please read this insightful doc written for us by @Hope.
Questions:
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
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Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
A diverse team benefits us as individuals and the whole 7 Cups community. On a personal level interacting with people from different cultures helps us to learn more about the world and become more open minded. On a community level, diversity means a wider skill set and different perspective which can increase innovation and creativity in the community. Having people from different cultures and timezones increases 7 Cups' reach and helps us support more people.
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
We must be aware that people from different cultures may have different knowledge, experiences and beliefs from our own and we must bear this in mind when interacting with people. However, we must never assume that because someone is from a particular culture they will act a certain way or hold certain beliefs, i.e. stereotyping. We should also be aware of practical issues, for example being in different time zones, having English as a second language or speaking a different variant and taking breaks for different holidays.
@Gozzil
It's very insightful to highlight the diversity advantages on personal and community level. Thank you for sharing!
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
It drives innovation, you can learn off different skill sets, wider creativity and productivity.
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
Being mindful of time zones, rise above the Sterotyoes, be mindful of people's personal beliefs and don't attempt to challenge them, don't use slang native to your country, use simpler terms if there is a possible way to do so to help others who maybe English isn't their first language..
@Azalea98
Not using slang is an important point! People who are not fluent in slang could feel excluded or lost, and it's best to keep to proper English, especially as leaders. I often find that this also applies to newbies, who may be unfamiliar with cups lingo.
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
It drives innovation, you can learn off different skill sets, wider creativity and productivity.
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
Being mindful of time zones, rise above the Sterotyoes, be mindful of people's personal beliefs and don't attempt to challenge them, don't use slang native to your country, use simpler terms if there is a possible way to do so to help others who maybe English isn't their first language..
Sorry about this my WiFi messed up and it posted it twice
@Heather225
-1) allow us to learn each other cultures and beliefs
2) we could learn different languages to add our knowledge.
3) teaching us to be considerate.
- use appropriate words
-don't touch on religious beliefs
- welcome them with open hands
- no racism
@kdsyahirah
Interesting that you brought up learing different languages from each other. That would be a really cool initiative
@Heather225
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
"When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become a wiser, more inclusive, and better organization." - Pat Wadors
Advantages include - Varied perspectives, increased creativity, High innovation, Faster problem solving, Better decision making, learning about cultures, developing a wider range of skills
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
We need to respect other's beliefs. We need to be open in mindset as much as possible. We need to give them spaces to breathe free, we need to let the diversity flourish in a healthy way. We need to respect the give and take of opinions, ideas, etc.
@wishfulMoment42
I love the quote! Thank you for sharing it and responding to the discussion so thoughtfully!
@wishfulMoment42 lovely response!
@wishfulMoment42
That quote is really insightful and accurate <3
@wishfulMoment42
Love the quote, very good answer.
@wishfulMoment42
I just love this quote! Very well put.
@wishfulMoment42
amazing post, keep up the awesome work!
@wishfulMoment42
I think your inclusion of a quote was not only wonderful but shows your care for the diversity in this community.
I appreciate how you highlighted so many amazing advantages of different cultures and such coming together and I agree with all your points.
Thank you for your share and best of luck on your LDP Journey!
@wishfulMoment42
great summary
@wishfulMoment42
Thank you for sharing the quote!
@wishfulMoment42
@wishfulMoment42 I loved your answer moment :)
@wishfulMoment42
I love that quote! It is very true - we grow as a community into better people, wiser and inclusive group when we embrace our uniqueness's and similarities!
@wishfulMoment42
Very well written! :)
@wishfulMoment42
Excellently written. Thanks for this awesome answer!
"When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you." --Lolly Daskal
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
1. Exposes us to different perspective, which can promote innovation and creativity
2. Allow us to better understand how to reach out to people of different cultures
3. Helps us provide round-the-clock support for people in different time zones
4. Brings together a wider range of skills, which can contribute to the community
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
We can learn to suspend judgement when we meet someone with a different cultural background, and refrain from falling back on stereotypes when interacting with them. We can also learn to respect perspectives and ideals that are different from our own, as well as remember to inquire about any differences in seasonal availability. We can also try our best to accommodate different time zones
@hopebeyondpain
great insights! thank you for sharing 
@hopebeyondpain nice!
@hopebeyondpain
Awesome answer overall
Good job!
@hopebeyondpain
Great response!
@hopebeyondpain Amazing answer, thank you for summarising it so well :)
"Knowledge is being aware of what you can do. Wisdom is knowing when not to do it." --Anonymous
Some advantages of a diverse team:
1. Varied perceptions means covering more ideas.
2. Wider regions with different languages and cultures to help and support.
3. We continously learn about different cultures, traditions, and beliefs. By doing that, we learn to accept and adapt with new differences which mostly requires acceptance dan modesty.
4. We grow as we learn. Diversity can enrich growth and help with maturity.
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
We are being mindful the differences on 7 Cups. Being inclusive, use the universal language, rephrasing when there're some people that seems don't understand, respecting others' needs for participating in their traditions and/or beliefs (holidays and celebrations).
@Chevy81
Diversity obviously enrich growth! Well said
@Chevy81
Diversity helps with maturity, very well said!
@Chevy81
I completely agree with your answers
Good job in answering the questions!
@Heather225
i like that this is part of the training. I am from Kenya, different culture and different timezone. diversity in any team is a strength. you can reach out to more people and help people from all parts of the world. different cultures offer diffrent ideas which breeds creativity and innovation.
we can be more respectful of different cultures by being respectful of each other and each other's culture and beliefs. Rising above and stereotypes or bias we may hold against the culture. be mindful of availability and different timezones.
also be kind and just because one has trouble understanding or communicating in English, that does not mean you are better than them. we are different but we are all equal.
@wanjiku
loved reading your response! thank you for sharing
@wanjiku Hi! I am from Kenya too! That's amazing!
@wanjiku
"We are different but we are all equal" I like that *thumbs up*
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@wanjiku
That's such an important point. It makes me think of how people from my country are often told that they speak such good english for a person from there... Rude!!! It is important to recognise that we are all equals, 99.9% alike in terms of our DNA. There's only that .1% that makes us different - making it interesting but yet we are all still tied by the common thread of humanity.
@wanjiku
I had the glorious opportunity to meet someone from Kenya and was fascinated with the differences in our cultures. Being able to share unique experiences while getting the chance to learn and teach each other just brought us a sense of connectedness.
I said to this man from Kenya who was worried about being judged, "people who live in glass houses should not throw stones." There was a long pause and I could tell he had never heard that before. I explained to him that it means people who have faults should not criticizes others who have faults. He got the biggest smile and said, "Oh! I love that"
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
— Opportunity for all time zones to be covered
— Instills us with knowledge - learning about other cultures, learning to full great everyon equally, etc.
— A diverse team is so great because although everyone might have different backgrounds, timzones, beliefs, skin colour, as a team none of that matters we all come together as one.
— Allows for no one to feel left out or different
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
We can be respectful by making sure everyone feels included, respected, and heard. We must never judge, if you are unsure ask questions rather than assume something.
@blitheEmbrace27
great insights! thank you for sharing
Totally agrees with all points here .@blitheEmbrace27
@blitheEmbrace27
awesome post, very insightful, have a wonderful time!
@blitheEmbrace27
Asking questions about beliefs and values is so important before assuming their experiences. Nice one!
@Heather225
Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
It helps the team to get a wider perspective and be more inclusive. It helps us to expand the support to a wider region and helps in better problem solving and increases productivity
How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups?
Being more inclusive, understanding, adapting, open to idea, non-judgemental and being respectful to each other
@DreamTouch
Great response! Thank you for sharing, what you had to say was really valuable to read <3
@DreamTouch
i agree that diversiy helps us be more inclusive and understanding of situations, keep up the great work!
