Cultual Diversity

This week we are asked if we communicate differently with certain groups, colleagues, family members and friends. I know within my communication I do communicates with differ people and family differently. In reviewing my communication with different groups of people this week, I realized that when I communicated with Spanish speakers I used more non verbal gestures. I believe this is because I am an English speaker. I understand some Spanish; however, I feel most comfortable communicating with English speakers. I want parents to feel comfortable communicating with me so I use a lot of non verbal cues to communicate. The use of non verbal gestures helped my parents to understand what I was trying to explain. I have even experienced parents repeating my gesture in their language for me to repeat it back to them. In communicating with my supervisor I am more direct and serious when speaking to her. I used more of my listening skills other than non verbal gestures that may be misunderstood when communicating with her. The interaction is different from co-workers that are in the same position as me. I am more relaxed and comfortable in my communication I use more non verbal gestures and even slang to communicate. When communicating with teachers, I utilize non verbal, verbal, body gestures and more listening skills. I take into consideration their background, emotions, and their perspectives when talking with them. I think that strategies that will be helpful to me are, be mindful and respectful of other people perspectives, make sure your communication is clear and convey the right message, be aware of what is appropriate and what is not in all groups of cultures and situations.