Social Influences that shape our vision and evaluation of the world around us

Except for our outward appearance, I feel we are all really the same

Adaptive process in which people blend in to the mainstream culture.

Beliefs so embedded in one's culture that they are rarely stated or questioned.

Sometimes, I feel like I cannot be myself.

Type of culture that refers to tangible things that can be seen and touched

My coworkers and I have very different values. But I can live with that.

Things or ideas that are found in all cultures

Evaluating other cultures on the basis of our own culture

Rather than keeping diversity at a distance, I reflect upon it, confront it, and change myself in the process.

Distinctive ways of life within the larger, mainstream culture

I must change, blend in, and adapt for my own good and for the good of the organization.

Learning meanings of things only through what others have taught us.

Underlying values and beliefs of an organization

Not acknowledging differences allows me to focus on myself rather than others. This is less time consuming and requires less commitment on my part.

Immersion into a culture to such an extent that our way of life seems only natural

While I might not embrace everybody's values and lifestyles, I acknowledge and learn from cultural differences.

One's own cultural heritage

Then needs, values, and goals of the individual are a priority

I do not have to hide my heritage or identities. Consequently, I can focus on my job rather than fitting in

Lack of contact with various cultures outside of our own

I guess I'll just have to deal with this diversity.

Type of culture that takes the form of abstract ideas

People are more apt to focus on others and their relationships with others.

I endure differences but do not necessarily embrace them. When I _______ others, they may feel demeaned.