Cultures Can Surprise You!

I was reminded in class today as everyone shared their cultures that sometimes a culture can surprise you. Sure, we can often guess different people's cultures based on what we know about them, how they dress, or what they talk about. Often times, though, there are the less obvious cultures people can be a part of outside of our public knowledge of that person. It's an important reminder that we should never assume things about each other, but instead, work to get to know each other better by asking questions, avoiding being judgmental, and practicing mindful communication.