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Question 1

Return to the case study introduced at the beginning of the chapter. Where on the continuum of the DMIS would you place each of the individuals: Sue Mur- ray, John Jameson, Rebecca Reynolds, and Joyce Maples? Justify your decisions.

The Development Mode of Intercultural Sensitivity has six distinctive continuums used to measure the level of sensitivity to various cultures that one interacts with (Cushner, 2014). Based on the case study, I can position the characters mentioned below.

Sue Murray. She is at the minimization level of the DMIS model. From the case, she does not seem to know the cultural differences between people, which will likely affect communication and interaction. In her position, the main assumption is that everyone communicates similarly and is shocked when people tend not to understand her message.

John Jameson. He best fits in the fourth level of the DMIS model. In the acceptance stage, people can distinguish between cultures and appreciate that cultures are different for everyone. John is willing to adapt to new changes to enhance communication with others in his circle. For example, he likes using plain language (English) to make it easier for everyone to understand the context.

Rebeca Reynolds. Rebeca is in an advanced level of adaptation where she acknowledges cultural diversity and changes her interaction and communication mannerisms to fit different contexts. This makes her capable of communicating with people from various cultures.

Joyce Maples. She is in the most advanced level of DMIS mode. At the integration stage, she understands and appreciates all cultures and is well-versed in navigating differences between people and norms. She effectively communicates.

Question 2

Draft a brief response to each of the three who wrote letters to the editor: John Jameson, Rebecca Reynolds, and Joyce Maples. As a teacher, what would you emphasize in your response?

As a teacher, I would reply as follows.

John Jameson-Hi, John. Think for taking some time to draft this letter. It is admirable how you want to learn and appreciate other...