Thursday, March 26, 2009

Intercultural Readiness Self Assessment

Open-mindedness: 60(Self estimation), 80(Target at the end of the trip)
Be open-minded and learn from others, the world is so big, there is so much knowledge we can gain from others through this world.

Respect for other beliefs: 60(Self estimation), 80(Target at the end of the trip)
This can be done by interacting and communicate with people of different religious and countries.

Trust in other people : 40(Self estimation), 70(Target at the end of the trip)
This can be done by trusting your friends that you lend her any of your stuffs she will remember to return to you.

Tolerance for discomfort: 50(Self estimation), 70(Target at the end of trip)
This can be done by trying not to compare and thus you will not complain but try to adapt to the environment because as time goes on you may get use to it.

Tolerance for ambiguity: 40(Self estimation), 70(Target at the end of trip)
This can be done only when you try to adapt to this environment since you are already at here.

Patience: 60(Self estimation), 80(Target at the end of trip)
Learning to be patient and wait for others when the teacher teaches the topic that you already know.

Sense of personal control: 70(Self estimation), 90(Target at the end of trip)
When you have to study for your test or need to finish your work but your friends are all going out, I must have sense of personal control to finish all my works before I can go out to play.

Interpersonal skills: 50(Self estimation), 70(Target at the of trip)
Be more open and try your best to interact with as many people as possible, maybe at the end you may find someone of a similar character as you do.

Willingness to tke initiative: 40(Self estimation), 80(Target at the end of trip)
This can be done when your friends do not understand the lesson of you understand better take the initiative to teach her or when teacher ask question no one answer, you may take the initiative to try to answer the question.

Willing to take risks: 40(Self estimation), 80(Target at the end of trip)
Do not be afraid of trying new things which is a bit risky, you may end up in a better situation than this.

Sense of humor: 60(Self estimation), 70(Target at the end of trip)
When communicate or interact with other people, try to be more humor others many think you are more friendly however do not joke at the wrong time and situation.

Curiosity about other cultures: 60(Self estimation), 70(Target at the end of trip)
Curiosity about other cultures may help you to learn and respect others cultures and religious. Moreover, Singapore is a multi racial country when you learn about it, as in doing so you will not end up offending others cultures.

Comfort level with strangers: 30(Self estimation), 50(Target at the end of trip)
This can be done by taking a step forwards or initiative to know others.

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