CULTURE AWARENESS Flashcards

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[DEFINITION] What is sensitivity and recognition of the differences and similarities between different cultures and using that sensitivity to create inclusive communication and facilities.

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Culture awareness

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[DEFINITION] Aspects that can distinguish cultures can include:
1. The _____ they eat
2. Wh___ and when they practice their religion
3. How they co_____
4. Their edu_____ or socio-economical ba_____

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  1. food
  2. where
    3 communicate
  3. education, backgrounds
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[DEFINITION] These cultural differences can come with a vast array of in____ and re______ with customers ad staff, and it’s where many businesses are looking to improve upon

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interactions, requirements

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[WHY IMPORTANT] In a mul______al world, it’s important that all customers feel sa__, we____ and re____ with any service

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multicultural, safe, welcome, respected

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[ WHY IMPORTANT] When you cater to all cultures you can ex____ your customer reach and allow for more customers, as well as prevent dis_____ in the workplace

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expand, discrimination

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[ DEFINITION] The understanding of the differences between ourselves and people from other co_____ or other ba____

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countries, backgrounds

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To per______ our service to the needs of each individuals or different groups

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personalized

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What is diversity?
Based on the standard diversity definition, the types of diversity in a social context are theoretically infinite: they En____ every char_____ that appears with va______ among a group of people

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encompass, characterisic, variations

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Six elements of diversity and how each impacts the service that we provide ( external and internal client)

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  1. Cultural diversity
  2. Race diversity
  3. Religious diversity
  4. Age diversity
  5. Sex/Gender/ Sexual orientation
  6. Disability
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How does hospitality contribute to cultural sensitivity?
1. The h______ process
2. Ca____ to f____ requirements
3. Acc______ for beliefs and rituals
4. Acc______ your staff
5, Creating an inclusive bu____

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  1. hiring
  2. catering, food
  3. accommodating
  4. accommodating
  5. business
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Basics of cultural differences:
1. S____ls
2. He_____
3. Ri_____
4. Va_____

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  1. symbols
  2. Heroes
  3. Rituals
  4. Values
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6 Cultural dimensions:
1. Power di______
2. Indi______ and co______
3. Mas________ and fe______
4. Uncertainty avoi______
5. Long-term or _____ term orientation
6. Indulgence and restraint

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  1. distance
  2. individualism and collectivism
  3. masculinity and feminility
  4. avoidance
  5. short-term
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Effective implementation of cultural awareness:
1. Accept the relativity of one’s own kn______ and pe_____
2. Be non- ju________
3. Tolerance for am_____
4. Appreciate and co________ respect the other people’s ways, back______, va____ and beliefs
5. Demonstrate em_____
6. Be fle_______
7. Acquire new patterns of be____ and beliefs
8. The h_____ to acknowledge what one does not know

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  1. knowledge and perceptions
  2. judgment
  3. ambiguity
  4. communicate
  5. empathy
  6. flexible
  7. behaviors
  8. humility
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Important tips for hoteliers:
1. Be co______ of food requirements
2. Accommodate religious be_____ and ri_____
3. Educate yourself in cus______ and pre_____
4. Know how to get the best out of your employees

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  1. conscious
  2. beliefs and rituals
  3. customs and preferences
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