How do you treat others in a way that respects their abilities and values?

Answer 1

The best way to be a tolerant, open-minded person is to always remember that everyone has different ways of doing things, and that most of the time there is not just one right way for anything! People almost always like explaining their own culture and beliefs, so asking them to tell you about their life is usually a good way to start a conversation. You might ask what the significance of your Indian friend's face paint is, or why your Jewish friend always wears a hat. People usually don't take offense if they can see you are honestly trying to learn about them. Another way is to learn about different cultures by reading or visiting different areas. I do a lot of research about other cultures for my science fiction stories, so I am more familiar with different ways that people act, and feel more comfortable with people of other cultures. Some interesting examples: if you hand something to a Japanese person, it is more polite in their culture for you to use both hands instead of just one; in Arab cultures, it is considered very rude to sit so that the bottoms of your feet point toward someone else; and in England, the "peace sign" (index and second fingers separated to make a V) made with the back of the hand pointed outwards toward another person is an extremely offensive gesture meaning "freak you!" The fact that you are interested in the first place means that you are probably already a tolerant person. Most people are uncomfortable about other cultures because they are unfamiliar with them and are made nervous by what they do not know.

Answer 2

The best way to be a tolerant, open-minded person is to always remember that everyone has different ways of doing things, and that most of the time there is not just one right way for anything! People almost always like explaining their own culture and beliefs, so asking them to tell you about their life is usually a good way to start a conversation. You might ask what the significance of your Indian friend's face paint is, or why your Jewish friend always wears a hat. People usually don't take offense if they can see you are honestly trying to learn about them. Another way is to learn about different cultures by reading or visiting different areas. I do a lot of research about other cultures for my science fiction stories, so I am more familiar with different ways that people act, and feel more comfortable with people of other cultures. Some interesting examples: if you hand something to a Japanese person, it is more polite in their culture for you to use both hands instead of just one; in Arab cultures, it is considered very rude to sit so that the bottoms of your feet point toward someone else; and in England, the "peace sign" (index and second fingers separated to make a V) made with the back of the hand pointed outwards toward another person is an extremely offensive gesture meaning "freak you!" The fact that you are interested in the first place means that you are probably already a tolerant person. Most people are uncomfortable about other cultures because they are unfamiliar with them and are made nervous by what they do not know.

Answer 3

I am not sure what the answer is, to the question. Sorry i couldn't of been of no help today, I may be more helpful on something but not this (Sorry)

Answer 4

By realizing that you too, have a skillset and abilities and things you too, are weak at. The understanding of the idiosyncrasies of what each induvidual has to offer is the key step in learning to value what makes us all special. Instead of putting down a person because they are a slow runner, you may find that they are very strong, or even try looking beyond physical characteristics to possibly mire important traits such as them being kind or generous or loyal. We all have a purpose and our abilities. But far more important than our abilities is how we use them and collaborate and celebrate the things that define us. :)

Answer 5

I am not sure what the answer is, to the question. Sorry i couldn't of been of no help today, I may be more helpful on something but not this (Sorry)

Answer 6

Treat them like you would want to be treated. That way, if you need help, that person will help you.