Title: Identify ways to relate to people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures.
Course: GRADS: Family Focus (19905-36) > Section: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Identification should include techniques, skills, and strategies needed for verbal and nonverbal communication with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How might personal characteristics and needs affect relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
- What factors may enhance or limit a person's ability to relate to people of different ages, abilities, genders, and needs?

Communication

- What are some of the consequences when assumptions are made about people based on their age, appearance, gender, or ethnic/cultural background?
- How would you feel if someone made assumptions about you based on your age, appearance, gender, or ethnic/cultural background?
- How can communication help people avoid making such assumptions?

Leadership

- What personal skills are needed to develop positive relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
- How might cultural traditions influence relationships?

Management

- What steps can be taken to create caring, respectful, and healthy relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
- What ethical standards guide relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?
- What can people learn about themselves by examining their relationships with people of different ages, abilities, genders, and cultures?