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“Recently, I have seen an increasing amount of disdain for political corectness, and I’ve been wondering why. Why is there so much hatred for a concept that was created solely so that people would respect one another?”

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“Dad, what was that soup you mentioned just now?" asked Koishi as she wiped the table down. "Kenoshiru, did you say?" "Chopped vegetables--- daikon, carrot, and so on--- deep-fried tofu, and konnyaku, simmered in kombu stock. Apparently the trick is to mix in something called jinda--- mashed soybeans, basically--- right at the end." "Why did you say that made her father a kind man?" asked Koishi as she made her way into the living room. "See, the snow's so deep in winter up there that they can't pick the traditional seven herbs of spring," replied Nagare, folding up his newspaper and following her. "So instead of making seven-herb porridge on the seventh of January like everyone else, they make kenoshiru soup. A huge pot of it, which they eat right through until the middle of January. Apparently the original idea was to give women a break from working in the kitchen all the time." "Hear that, Mum?" said Koishi, kneeling in front of the family altar. "Sounds like the real gentlemen are all up in Hirosaki." "Hey, we're even nicer in Kyoto. Kikuko knows that better than anyone." "You keep telling yourself that, Dad," said Koishi, her eyes opening slightly as she joined her hands together and prayed.”

Mother Courteous Deceased Japanese Cuisine Soybeans Father Daughter Vegetable Soup

Book:The Restaurant of Lost Recipes

Source: The Restaurant of Lost Recipes

“Consider the value of listening and learning versus making assumptions. An assumption, in short, is ‘a thought or statement taken for granted’ while prejudice, in short, ‘is a preconceived judgement or opinion’. Be the difference that makes a difference—always listen and learn first.”

Prejudice Assumptions Listening To Others Cultural Humility Cultural Competence Listening And Learning

Author:Sandra C Bibb

“. . . focusing solely on cultural competency can lead to undesired consequences. . . the term implies that one has learned everything they need to learn about a certain culture or group of people, when in fact learning is a never-ending process.”

Culture Anthropology Lifelong Learning Cultural Humility Cultural Competency

Book:A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

Source: A Case of Culture: How Cultural Brokers Bridge Divides in Healthcare

“Cultural competence is an enduring, lifelong, continuous process that begins with a commitment to practicing cultural humility and is cultivated through ongoing self-reflection, increasing cultural awareness; and progressive development and demonstration of cross-cultural communication skills.”

Cultural Humility Cross Cultural Communication Cultural Competence

Author:Sandra C Bibb

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