Wrap Up

Discussion

At the beginning of this chapter, you placed yourself on a scale similar to the one below.

Read the descriptions in the boxes. Count how many points are most true for Claire, Gilles, Ivan, and Roshan.

She/He isn't comfortable saying exactly what she/he thinks because it might hurt relationships. She/He doesn't share strong feelings and opinions. This is her/his of showing concern for people's feelings. She/He is not comfortable using strong words, high volume, speed, or gestures in difficult conversations. She/He isn't comfortable sharing some information or opinions with some people. She/He isn't comfortable sharing space with some people.

She/He is comfortable saying exactly what she/he thinks because it shows care about the relationship. She/He is comfortable showing strong feelings and opinions in order to show sincerity. She/He is comfortable using strong words, high volume, speed, or gestures in difficult conversations. She/He is comfortable sharing all kinds of information or opinions with most people. She/He is comfortable sharing space with most people.

Place C (Claire), G (Gilles), I (Ivan), and R (Roshan) on the scale.

Discuss any patterns you see in how Canadians tend to express opinions.

What similarities and differences do you notice in how people from other countries tend to express opinions?

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