Read "Cultural Competency as Skilled Dialogue" by Barrera and Corso, and "An Inventory of Cross-Cultural Skills," located in Week 7 Materials.  This week, put some of the skills mentioned in the readings into practice–whether engaging with people at your job, in your classes, or in online forums.  In 150-200 words, comment on the experience using the following questions as a guide.  Be sure to refer to this week’s materials in your post.

Which cultural skills hold the most value to you in working with people from different cultural backgrounds?

How do cultural skills, such as practicing skilled dialogue or tuning into cross cultural dynamics, impact your experience and goal of the interaction?

Which cultural skills are especially challenging?  What can you do to develop them?