Yes, I do communicate differently with my colleagues at school, members of my neighborhood, people I interact with at work, as well as with my family. Depending on the group of people I am with and how comfortable I feel, depends on how outgoing I am. At specific times, I find myself feeling uncomfortable with people of diverse cultures.
In the work environment, I have been working in a management position. I have more interactions with individuals of other cultures which is helping my overall understanding of communication with people of diverse race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, varying abilities, and so on.
With my family, I am always very comfortable. I act most like myself when I am with my family and friends.
I am the type of person where it takes me a while to trust someone before I open up. So in my neighborhood, I am a very quiet and laid back person because I do not know my neighbors too well.
I think it is common to feel free to be "you" with family and close friends. I like your honesty about feeling uncomfortable with people from diverse cultures.
ReplyDeleteJosie Zbaeren