We've heard it said that America is the Melting Pot. I've also heard that there is...

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We've heard it said that America is the Melting Pot. I've also heard that there is no unique American blood type. Whether it is 23 and Me or Ancestry.com, the DNA results never return with any signs of an American ancestry (except for American Indian, of course). Most of Americans have immigrated from another country and have brought with them their own culture. Although, many of these cultural differences are easily noticeable, there are many which are not so easy to detect. Culture and their cultural preferences are deeply rooted thus, obscured on many occasions. These differences also have priorities; what each of us value the most. But, recognizing the differences is what helps us to appreciate each other even more so. Share and discuss your cultural priorities by answering questions below. 1. List top three cultural priorities in your life (for example, education, career, fame, wealth, family, spirituality, individuality, artistic expression, etc.). 2. Compare your list with the priorities that appear to be valued in our present or local culture (for example culture at Golden West College, Orange County, Southern California, United States). 3. Do your priorities align or differ from the present culture? 4. How might these similarity or differences in cultural priorities affect your communication? 5. Why is it important to understand your own culture when attempting to communicate with people from other cultures? We've heard it said that America is the Melting Pot. I've also heard that there is no unique American blood type. Whether it is 23 and Me or Ancestry.com, the DNA results never return with any signs of an American ancestry (except for American Indian, of course). Most of Americans have immigrated from another country and have brought with them their own culture. Although, many of these cultural differences are easily noticeable, there are many which are not so easy to detect. Culture and their cultural preferences are deeply rooted thus, obscured on many occasions. These differences also have priorities; what each of us value the most. But, recognizing the differences is what helps us to appreciate each other even more so. Share and discuss your cultural priorities by answering questions below. 1. List top three cultural priorities in your life (for example, education, career, fame, wealth, family, spirituality, individuality, artistic expression, etc.). 2. Compare your list with the priorities that appear to be valued in our present or local culture (for example culture at Golden West College, Orange County, Southern California, United States). 3. Do your priorities align or differ from the present culture? 4. How might these similarity or differences in cultural priorities affect your communication? 5. Why is it important to understand your own culture when attempting to communicate with people from other cultures?

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