Each of us belong to many cultural groups, and have personal values and experiences that influence how we view people of other cultures. It is important to be aware of the perspectives that we bring to encounters with people of other cultures.

Our perspectives are also directly influenced by any information we have acquired about another culture, though having the knowledge doesn't necessarily sort out the problem. See The Interview for an example of how this might play out.

One of the most important things about working with others is understanding power in the relationship. The Tale of Curl provides an example of the differences between majority and minority experiences (audio coming soon).

Finally, it is important to consider the perspectives of any sources of information about other cultures because they might see something differently from how you would. Try the Wave activity to explore this further.