• Stephen Covey, the author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, states: "Strength lies in differences, not in similarities."
• American Writer Andre Lorde states: "It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences."

For the main post:

1. The quotes by Stephen Covey and Andre Lorde acknowledge differences - Covey says difference equals strength; Lorde says that not recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences is an issue. Which of the viewpoints caught your attention? Why?
2. Discuss an experience you have had regarding encountering a culture unfamiliar to you. tell about this experience, so that a reader can connect with your writing. It can be as simple as a conversation you once had with someone of a different cultural background, or an experience you had while traveling.