How to maintain a good relationship with somebody from other culture? (Carolina)

Brainstorming (Steps) * = Most important steps

*Look out for that person’s culture (place as well).
*Learn their language (or at least the basic parts).
*Learn more about their traditions.
-Ask them for more information about them and their culture.
*Share information about your culture.
*Be sure to be respectful and to be respected as well.
-Have fun knowing each other.

Evidently, there are lots of people around the world. All of them with different customs and traditions. The way each one dresses traditionally is different, the way they act and talk is too; not to forget the food which forms a great part of each one. Important factors as the religion and the way of living are much of an influence in each culture, which is what each group of people represents by having a symbolism and a characterized way of living that differs them from the rest of the cultures. If it wasn’t because of it, we would all be the same in some way. They say is good to interact with different people because you learn more about them.

It opens us the door to a complete new world. There is when we notice how diverse this huge world is and how much influence could some cultures have in others. Some people wonder how it would be to know others from a different culture. Others think of it as something difficult since they are completely different and because the factors that surround them make them even more like the language. But there are just some others who are open to new things in order to interact and establish relationships with those people, whatever it takes. If you’re one of these people and you wonder how to maintain those relationships then first of all you’ll need to follow these simple but effective steps.

In order to start, think of some culture you would like to know and search about it (place in general); look out for information such as the customs, traditions, religion, clothing, food, traditional holidays, etc. After this, look out for their language and learn it (at least the basic levels). After that, search for a person you would like to meet from that culture and introduce yourself (also ask for more information about them so that in that way it’s more interesting to hear it from them instead of researching). Give time to each other to know each other’s cultures so that in that way both get to know how each other live like. While you do that be sure to always be respectful and to be respected. And last but not least, have fun interacting with each other.

As you can see, maintaining a good relationship with somebody from a different culture isn’t as difficult as it seems. As long as long as you keep your interests in knowing them and with what you want to know it’s all good. You should always keep in mind to be respectful, especially with their beliefs, whether you agree with them or not. Make sure to share stuff about your culture in an interesting way so that it keeps the other person’s attention and so they respect it too. With the time you’ll take that person as an important part of your life because you’ll know that even though both are completely different, you have something to share every day and your friendship will grow stronger. Enjoy your time meeting new people!