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Yes. In a university group discussion, one student repeatedly criticized an international classmate for speaking English with an accent and for taking longer to formulate answers. Instead of focusing on the content of what was being said, they judged the person’s competence based on fluency and speed.

This was interculturally incompetent because it ignored the fact that language proficiency and cultural communication styles differ. The behavior created discomfort in the group and discouraged the international student from participating, which reduced overall collaboration.​


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During a group project with students from different cultural backgrounds, one member was very quiet and avoided direct disagreement. Instead of interpreting this as a lack of engagement, I considered that in some cultures communication is more indirect and harmony-oriented.

I adjusted my behavior by not putting pressure on them to speak immediately in front of everyone, and I also asked for their opinion in a more private and respectful way. This helped them feel more comfortable contributing.

This reflects the ethno-relative stage of cultural sensitivity because I did not judge their behavior based on my own cultural expectations. Instead, I accepted their communication style as valid and adapted my approach to improve understanding and cooperation.​


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Yes. During a university project, a student noticed that a teammate from another culture was very quiet during meetings. Instead of making assumptions, they used meta-communication by saying, “I want to make sure our discussion style is comfortable for everyone. In your experience, how do people usually share opinions in group work?” This helped the group better understand the teammate’s communication style and improved cooperation

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