Carter Anderson
Cultural perceptibility
The ability for people to effectively negotiate across different cultures has a large impact on business performance. Cultural insight gained through living, working, and volunteering abroad is key to this ability.
For instance, knowing several cultural intricacies of a Native American population has aided me in discussing healthcare reform with fellow classmates...
Obtaining an understanding of Italian history helped me explain to colleagues the cultural significance of the siesta in society and its impact on obesity rates...
Speaking French has let me facilitate holiday dinner conversations among the table while giving my family insight into the eating habits of the French...
This is why Charlemagne's quote from the HOME page is so influential. Learning French has provided me with an opportunity to see people in light of what makes them who they are: their history, their faith, and their culture. In this manner, the world becomes even smaller and opportunities abound.