Imagine yourself interacting with people from a wide variety of cultural groups, not just one or two. Record your first impression to each of the following statements using a scale ranging from 1 to 7, where 1 = “strongly disagree” and 7 = “strongly agree.” In addition, consider inviting someone who knows you well to rate you on each item.
1. I am conscious of the cultural knowledge I use when interacting with people with different cultural backgrounds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. I adjust my cultural knowledge as I interact with people from a culture that is unfamiliar to me. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3. I check the accuracy of my cultural knowledge as I interact with people from different cultures. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. I know the rules (e.g., vocabulary, grammar) of other languages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. I know the cultural values and religious beliefs of other cultures. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6. I know the rules for expressing nonverbal behaviors in other cultures. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7. I enjoy interacting with people from different cultures. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8. I am confident that I can socialize with locals in a culture that is unfamiliar to me. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9. I enjoy living in cultures that are unfamiliar to me. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
10. I change my verbal behavior (e.g., accent, tone) when a cross-cultural interaction requires it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11. I use pause and silence differently to suit different cross-cultural situations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
12. I vary the rate of my speaking when a cross-cultural situation requires it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
13. I change my nonverbal behavior when a cross-cultural situation requires it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
14. I alter my facial expressions when a cross-cultural interaction requires it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
