How good is your cultural awareness? you will love this test

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Cultural awareness is extremely important for bodyguards. It is an understanding of how a persons culture may affect their values, behaviour, beliefs and basic assumptions.

Cultural awareness becomes central when we have to interact with peopole from other cultures. As a bodyguard you will most likely work for a variety of clients, in different locations.
What is considered appropriate behaviour in one culture, might very well be deemed inappropriate in another culture. Misunderstandings arise when we substitute knowledge of other peoples realities, by making assumtions based upon or own experiences.
For example, looking someone straight into the in Japan is considered rude.


Increasing your knowledge of cultural awareness means to see both the positive and the negative aspects of cultural differences, and apply this information on real life situations.
Diversity increases the level of complexity and confusion, making agreements difficult to reach.
It can also provide a different approach to problem solving as it creates valuable new skills and behaviours.

When working with people from different religions/ culturess, please remember:

We are not all the same
Similarities and differences are both important
There are multiple ways to reach the same goal and to live life
The best way depends on the cultural contingency. Each situation is different and may require a different solution.


Admit that you don’t know
Suspend judgments - gather as much information as possible so you can assess the situation correctly.
Empathy - Treat other people like you want to be treated.
Feedback - Welcome feedback from other people, constantly reassess your choices and assumptions, to ensure you have fully appreciated the situation.
Be openminded - Assume that other people are as resourceful as you are and learn from them.
Be approachable and adaptable.
Get to know you client, the location and threat.