“Visible/Invisible”
Instructions: We know that culture is like an iceberg. A small part of it is visible and the larger part is invisible.

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“Keep Your Culture!”
Instructions: How well do you know other cultures? Match the country to the cultural belief, custom or habit.
Culture: French, Hispanic/Mexican, Italian, Amish, Greek, Mexican
Drinking wine is part of
what culture? _________________________________________
What culture likes to eat
cheese at the end of a meal? __________________________________________
Where did blue jeans
Originate? __________________________________________
What culture does chili and
Tacos originate? __________________________________________
Eating out is a major past time in
This culture. __________________________________________
The family is the most important
Social unit in this culture. __________________________________________
What culture shows affection
Through touching? __________________________________________

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“Keep Your Culture!” ANSWER SHEET
Instructions: How well do you know other cultures?Match the country to the cultural belief, custom or habit.
Culture: French, Hispanic, Italian, Amish, Greek, Mexican
Drinking wine is part of
what culture? ITALIAN
What culture likes to eat
cheese at the end of a meal? FRENCH
Where did blue jeans
Originate? FRANCE
What culture does chili and
Tacos originate? MEXICO
Eating out is a major past time in
This culture. GREEK
The family is the most important
Social unit in this culture. AMISH
What culture shows affection
Through touching? HISPANIC

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“ Culture Is ...”
How we meet
Metaphors we use
Our humor
Our symbols
Our stories and rituals
Our use of space
Our rewards
How we greet strangers
How we communicate
Our sacred cows
Time issues
How mistakes are dealt with
Our celebrations
Our heroes and heroines
How we learn
How we view hurdles
How we deal with deviants
How we approach new problems
How leaders lead
How we deal with angry customers
How we get better at what we do
Our status symbols
Source: Center for Victims of Torture, 1993.

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“ Diversity Beans”
Instructions: In teams, you’re going to each get 6 Jelly Beans. Your goal is to write the color/flavor of the bean.
Color ______________ Flavor ______________
Color ______________ Flavor ______________
Color ______________ Flavor ______________
Color ______________ Flavor ______________
Color ______________ Flavor ______________
Color ______________ Flavor ______________
DIVERSITY Life Lesson: “Never Judge Others!”
Adapted from: Sweet Understandings & Diversity Beans

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Tolerance Pledge
SHARE my world by welcoming differences.
To fulfill my pledge, I will:
Examine my own biases and work to overcome them,
Set a positive example for my family and friends,
Work for tolerance in my own community,
Speak out against hate and injustice.
Source: www.tolerance.org

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“What Do YOU Do When … ?”
Instructions: In teams, write what you should do in each of these circumstances. Then we’ll SHARE.
A doctor is making ethnic/racial remarks
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
2. A nurse is telling an “off color” joke.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. An occupational therapist is making fun of someone with a disability.

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