The Top 10 Ways to Gracefully Correct Someone's Diversity Misconceptions
- "Are you speaking from personal experience or giving us objective facts?"
- "I have a different take on that. May I share it?"
- "Is it possible that there is another cultural approach, solution or source that is different from your view?"
- "That's generally true among certain groups, but I wonder if it is true for this group."
- "Can you tell me more about your thinking behind that approach or conclusion?"
- "Are you thinking that your conclusion is helpful in understanding a person who is different from you?"
- "I wonder if we have all the facts or data needed to make such a judgment."
- "How can I most help you understand my cultural perspective, right now?"
- "What led you to the decision that is true about that group of people?"
- "Hmm. That's very interesting. Will you educate me so that I can understand why you view differences that way?"
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