In the “Looking At Diversity” reading, Marilyn Jorgensen recommends which of the following strategies when working with people from a different cultural background?

a. Face conflict head on, and get to the bottom of any conflicts right away.
b. Slow down and adopt an attitude of curiosity.
c. Show genuine interest in the other person.
d. both b and c
e. none of the above


Answer: d

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