Journal 5
Chapters 10 to 13 of Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life talk about things like ethics, allyship, and adapting to different cultures in real life. What stood out to me most was the reminder that intercultural competence isn’t something you figure out once and never think about again it’s something you have to keep working on.
Chapter 10 made me think about how quick we can be to assume our way is the "right" way. Its talks in the chapter about how we need to stay open to other perspectives and try to make choices that include and respect others. That stuck with me because I’ve definitely been in situations where people didn’t agree, but no one was really wrong, it was just different viewpoints.
The part that hit closest to home was about allyship. I've seen what it looks like when someone actually steps up and supports others, especially when they don't have to. That really matters, especially when it comes to how Indigenous people are treated in Canada. I’ve seen it in schools and public spaces, and I’ve experienced it too. One time when I was a teen, some friends and I were followed around a store just because we’re Indigenous. The workers assumed we were going to steal, even though we were literally just browsing. It made us feel embarrassed and judged for no reason, and it’s something that stuck with me.
These chapters reminded me that allyship means not staying silent when stuff like that happens. I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I want to keep being someone who listens, learns, and tries to make things better not just for myself, but for others too.
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