Diverse communication

• Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures?

When I communicate with people who are from different groups and cultures, I find myself communicating with them in a different tone and I find myself being more proper and professional. When I talk to people who I am comfortable with and have known for years, I tend to get relaxed and more laid back. When communicating with my Hispanic families, I tend to learn and communicate with them in their own language. They really appreciate the effort I go to learn their language so I can communicate with them.  Communication is all about listening and hearing. You have to be able to do both. Effective communication is important I realize when I work with individuals and families are different background I am a really good listener and I tend to be more understanding then most of my colleagues.