Cultural Competence - Terms & Concepts
Examples include language, communication style, customs, style of dress, beliefs, values, and behaviors.
What is Culture?
This U.S. state serves as the primary setting of Minari, where the Yi family moves to start a new life.
What is Arkansas?
This Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with altars, sugar skulls, and marigolds.
What is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
In Spain and other Latin American countries, this mid-afternoon break is popularly practiced, reflecting a cultural emphasis on work-life balance.
What is a siesta?
In the United States, this phrase (or acronym), often used in emails, is a way to indicate urgency or high priority for a task.
What is "ASAP"?
Ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from cultures different from your own.
What is Cultural Competence?
Firoozeh's father, Kazem, often reflects on his humorous yet resilient experiences working for this major American oil company.
What is Chevron?
During this Hindu festival, people celebrate the victory of light over darkness by decorating their homes with oil lamps and sharing sweets.
What is Diwali?
This festival, celebrated in various forms around the world, marks the beginning of spring and often includes colorful parades, dancing, and cultural performances.
What is Carnaval (or Carnival)?
In Germany, this phrase meaning "bless you" is said when someone sneezes, and is also a way to express good health.
What is Gesundheit?
This is one benefit of good cultural competence.
What is: Improved communication, better teamwork, increased profitability, personal satisfaction and enrichment?
David, the young son in Minari, faces a health condition involving this organ, which causes his family to worry about his physical limitations.
What is the heart?
In Portuguese cuisine, this salted and dried fish is a staple, with over 365 different recipes said to exist, one for every day of the year.
What is bacalhau (codfish)?
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This is the estimated number of distinct languages spoken around the world today, making it one of the most diverse aspects of human culture.
What is approx. 7,000?
In this country, maintaining direct eye contact can sometimes be seen as rude or disrespectful, especially with elders.
What is Japan?
This is one of the 4 foundations of cultural competence.
What is: Know your culture; Know yourself; Be curious and open; Make a commitment?
This is the American city where Firoozeh's family first settled, offering them a view of American culture from an immigrant's perspective.
What is Whittier, California?
This essential staple of Ukrainian cuisine (and popular in many other regions of Europe & the Middle East), made from fermented milk, is often served as a drink or used in cooking for its health benefits.
What is kefir?
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As of 2021, this is the estimated number of different religions practiced globally, highlighting the diversity of beliefs and traditions.
What is 4,300+?
This South African term meaning "I am because we are" emphasizes community and interconnectedness. It is also a popular philosophy in many African countries.
What is Ubuntu?
This is one of the 3 key differences between cultures in workplace settings.
What is: Time/Punctuality; Relationships; Nonverbal Communication?
This is the name of Firoozeh’s husband, whose family’s reaction to her Iranian heritage provided material for her comedic writing.
Who is François?
In Italian culture, this social event happens daily in the late afternoon, involving coffee and pastries as people take a break to socialize.
What is La Passeggiata?
This African country is known for having the highest number of official languages, with 11 recognized languages in its constitution.
What is South Africa?
In Greek, it’s best to avoid showing this common gesture, as it involves holding the hand up with fingers extended, similar to the American “stop” gesture, but seen as offensive.
What is the moutza?