what would we do without diversity in our workplaces ?

What would we do without diversity in our workplaces ?

As most companies seek to expand world-wide and some companies for example ROGERS, BELL, APPLE, MICROSOFT etc. are services used all around the world it is only logical that our workplaces be diverse. Diversity in our worplace, communities, and society shows that all men are equal, and appreciated and every idea is important to make our world what it is. Diversity on a whole is very important as it has been said many times, and should, i belive, continue to be encouraged in the work place.

Proverbs Mirror Culture

As we are on the topic of diversity in the workplace, it is also importaant to understand the people we are working with. So here are some example of proverbs from 4 different countries around the worl that reflect their beliefs and tradition and their culture altogether.

China-

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones and little ones into none at all.

 

India-

Large desire is endless poverty,and,I met a hundred men going to Delhi and everyone is my brother.

Jamaica-

No call alligator long mouth till you pass him,and,those who can't dance say the music is no good.

Greece-

First secure an independent income, then practice virtue, and, the old age of an eagle is better than the youth of a sparrow.

 

 

 

High-context and Low-context cultures

 

High-context cultures:

• Japanese
• Arab
• Latin American
• Spanish
• English

AND
Low-context cultures:

• Italian
  


• French
  


• North American
  


• Scandinavian


• German


• Swiss

Remember: low-context cultures are often;

open

straightforward

and emphasize their words

While high-context cultures are often;

formal

patient

and not very literal