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

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

• We can learn about and grow our understanding of different cultures

• We become more open-minded when we surround ourselves with different kinds of people

• able to reach and communicate with more people

• Come up with different creative ideas and solutions to problems

• Different perspectives and values

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

• creating a safe place for people from different cultures to express themselves

• educate ourselves of our friend's culture especially when they are different from ours

• "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"

• Langue can often be a barrier so being patient and understanding

• Time zones are different so being mindful if someone is up late even if its a reasonable time for you

• Can put aside stereotypes and get to know people

Question: please list some advantages of a diverse team. How can we be respectful diffrent cultures on 7 cups?

Oh, one of the most important advantages is diversity, because without diversity creativity stagnates! A platform of 7 cups is a global platform that includes many different countries in their cultures and diversity in all respects, so it is necessary to respect all existing cultures and respect their individual beliefs. Also, the leader is aware of the schedules and the availability of people in different cultures. We need to give each other enough space to grow and allow the reception Beautiful things like thoughts, openness, healing and integration.

Rise above the stereotypes, Be respectful of individual beliefs, Be mindful of schedules and availability, Consider time zones. How we can be respectful is to talk to them normally and be patient with any member that we come into contact with even if we don’t know their language we can still listen to the member completely without disrespecting them.

@Heather225

Some advantages of a diverse team are that you get to learn from people from different cultures and you get to see and learn from different points of view. We can be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups by creating a respectful environment, understanding different views, and not making assumptions about their culture and traditions.

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

- Bringing people from different backgrounds & experiences creates a more inclusive environment.
- Having a diverse team allows individuals from different backgrounds & experiences to share their thoughts and bring together numerous answers and ideas.
- Another advantage is fostering a welcoming environment!

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

- It’s important to make others feel included by being friendly, accepting, welcoming, and patient.

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

Answer: The following are some advantages of a diverse team.

-> The different perspectives can drive innovation

-> Allows us to reach and help more people situated outside of our country/culture.

-> Covers different time zones and allows us to support people living in different timezones

-> You get to learn about different cultures and practices which adds to your set of skills.

-> A wider range of skill sets is available for the team can fuel creativity and productivity.

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

Answer: We can be respectful to different cultures on the 7cups by rising above the stereotypes, being respectful of the individual beliefs, being mindful of the schedules and availability, and considering time zones.

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

Advantages:

The different perspectives can drive innovation

Allows us to reach and help more people situated outside of our country/culture.

Covers different time zones and allows us to support people living in different timezones

You get to learn about different cultures and practices which adds to your set of skills.

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

We have to be open and accept the fact that there are different cultures here on 7cups! We all have to focus on our main goal which is to make this community safe and enjoyable for everyone! We all have a task to complete, so let's work all together and work as a team!

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.
Diversity brings different ideas to the table it brings acceptance and makes us stronger.

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, and to approach every one with the same care and affection irrespective of cast creed and ethnicity or gender

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

I think the main one is around perspective. Diversity increases the amount of perspectives you have, which is crucial for decision making and conflict resolution. Just factoring in one perspective will isolate literally everybody else.

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

Always be listening. And if you're listening and hear something you don't agree with or don't understand, don't hesitate to ask questions.

@Heather225

Please list some advantages of a diverse team.

The advantages of a diverse team are that may ideas can be generated, so that means one’s contribution doesn’t fit all. A different point of view on a same matter can come to light because someone else may have gone through a similar pathway. Conflict resolution, if you can solve this, you have mastered being in a diverse team.

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

Firstly, do not judge others by their background or culture differences. Have a heart, and you never know you might learn something new in that culture