Give two examples of how you can learn about other cultures.

Read books written by people from other cultures.

You can read fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or anything written by a person from the culture you want to learn about. Reading books by people from other cultures gives you a glimpse into the mind and life of the people from that culture that would be difficult to obtain otherwise.

Ask your librarian for recommendations, or search online for famous books from that culture.

Read a history book about the culture you want to learn more about. It is important to know information on subjects such as major conflicts, holidays, and customs.

If the culture has a different language than your native language, search for translations of books in your language.

Make friends in your community.

It is always good to make friends from other cultures. It is a way to gain compassion and understanding, as well as possibly gaining a valuable friendship. Reach out to people in your community from work, school, or other local organizations.

Talk to them about how your culture differs from their own. Ask what the biggest differences has been for them.

Offer your companionship to people, but never force yourself on anyone that is unwilling to communicate.

Be respectful of a potential friend’s culture. Do not say any slurs, or act in a manner that is disrespectful to their culture.

Become friends for the right reasons. Wish to gain knowledge about their culture, but don’t use a person only to benefit from information.