2. Intercultural Encounter. Describe and analyze a recent intercultural encounter.

This may mean talking with someone of a different age, ethnicity, race, religion, and so on.

a. Describe the encounter. What made it “intercultural”?

b. Explain how you initially felt about the communication.

c. Describe how you felt after the encounter, and explain why you think you felt as you did.

d. Describe any challenges in trying to communicate. If there were no challenges, explain why you think it was so easy.

e. Based on this experience, identify some characteristics that may be important for successful intercultural communication.