Sometimes the Golden Rule leads us to make unhelpful assumptions about how others want to be treated. This expanded version will help us do what’s right.
Seeing the World Through Western-Colored Glasses
The underlying assumptions about life change dramatically from one society and age to another. How aware are you of the cultural lens through which you see the world? Becoming aware of our particular assumptions is the first step to avoiding misunderstandings and fostering better cross-cultural understanding.
