Chapter 5

· Go to the website http://a4esl.org/q/h/dt/genderfree.html

What is your opinion of this website? Do you think language shapes our reality of the world?

I thought this website was pretty amusing. I knew most of the answers to the questions from experiences before, though. I think that language does somewhat shape our reality of the world. I think that most people put too much emphasis on language something, though. One prime example of this is gender free/politically correct language. I agree that we should be respectful to genders. I think that sometimes, however, people take it too far and try to make everything politically correct.

· Go to the website http://disputeresolution.ohio.gov/schools/contentpages/Istate21.htm

What is your opinion of this website? Discuss.

I thought this website was kind of cool. I think that the concept of “I” statements versus “you” statements is something everybody should consider. It takes more work, and it also requires taking responsibility for your feelings. In the end, however, I think that it is rewarding overall. This is because it helps solve a lot of conflicts within relationships.

· Go to the Website http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/educators/enrichment/culturematters/Ch3/stylescommunication.html Test yourself on High Context vs. Low Context cultures. How did you do? Were you surprised by any of the answers?

I did pretty well on this quiz. I wasn’t really surprised by any of the answers either. I think this is because I have had a lot of experience with both types of cultures throughout my life.