Cultural Identities in the UAE

Why is it important to learn about other cultures?

• Learning about other cultures helps us develop cultural sensitivity.

• The more we learn about other cultures, the more aware we become of the feelings and values of people from other cultures.

• It helps us understand our own culture.

• All of the above.

What do you call the national dress of Scotland?

• Kaftans

• Kilt

• Sarafan

• Kandura

Which of the following is not an aspect of culture?

• food

• music

• address

• clothes

There is a very large expatriate community within the UAE and so we see an array of cultures there and expect the UAE to be a very culturally ___________ location.

• strategic

• diverse

• known

• responsive

Cultural mapping is a good way to highlight aspects of culture. It helps us to better understand the different cultures within our community in the UAE.

• True

• False

We should not avoid situations that may cause offense to other cultures.

• True

• False

We should be sensitive about how we portray or speak about things that people find important in their cultures.

• True

• False

We should not recognize and appreciate other cultures.

• True

• False

Offended means to be hurt by something that someone says or does.

• True

• False

The UAE is a culturally ____________ country.