Cultural, Diversity and Communication

I learned at a young age, how to adapt my communication styles and dialect according to the culture that I interact with from receiving educational training in a majority white school but being raised in an African American neighborhood.   As an adult I am able to use this skill to communicate effectively with  the dominant as well as minority cultures in this country.  When I am around the dominant culture, especially in the professional environment I listen attentively, take my time and think about everything that I say, and do my best to use an intensive but proper vocabulary to prove my intelligence and competence in the early education field. When I am around my own culture, I believe I communicate more with my hands, talk faster and use more slang.  I tend to gauge weather my communication response is going to be formal or informal by the vibe of the person  and the environment of where communication is taking place. Regardless of what culture I communicate with I try my best to be pleasant by smiling, being respectful, and being a good listener.