What do you value?

Western values often reflect the individual needs of people rather than the 'collective', and place importance on competition, change and improvement and being in control of one's destiny.. Many cultures prioritise the needs of the greater community rather than the individual, tradition is more important than change, and 'God's Will" or "fate' determines life's outcomes. These core beleifs impact on day to day interactions, and being accepting of other points of view is key to successful realtionships with those whose culture may be different to our own.

Things to consider when communicating…

* Cultural attitudes are always working behind the scenes whether we realise or not

Consider the pictures and questions below and think about your own values.