Comments on: Key to diversity outreach: get out of your cultural comfort zone http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/ Your Daily Dose of Vitamin World Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:39:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jen Drake http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-36895 Jen Drake Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:50:04 +0000 http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/#comment-36895 I liked your suggestion of visiting a diverse and different ethnic store! Chris and I have recently been exploring South Tacoma, and while that is the place I saw my first hydrolic gang cars jumping up and down in the road, it is also the first time I went to a Korean mega-store (Shin Shin on S. Tacoma Way) that was aboslutely incredible; the first time I went to a Russian store that sold produce at half the cost of Safeway; the first time I went to a Vietnamese store and found local eggs for only .99 cents; the first time I went to a Korean BBQ, and the first time that I discovered a culturally diverse and fascinating part of Tacoma that blew my mind. It's nice getting out of my comfortable North Tacoma neighborhood and down into the Gritty Tacoma that is both famous and infamous, and feeling more a part of the community I call home. Thanks for the great article, Kevin! I liked your suggestion of visiting a diverse and different ethnic store! Chris and I have recently been exploring South Tacoma, and while that is the place I saw my first hydrolic gang cars jumping up and down in the road, it is also the first time I went to a Korean mega-store (Shin Shin on S. Tacoma Way) that was aboslutely incredible; the first time I went to a Russian store that sold produce at half the cost of Safeway; the first time I went to a Vietnamese store and found local eggs for only .99 cents; the first time I went to a Korean BBQ, and the first time that I discovered a culturally diverse and fascinating part of Tacoma that blew my mind.

It’s nice getting out of my comfortable North Tacoma neighborhood and down into the Gritty Tacoma that is both famous and infamous, and feeling more a part of the community I call home.

Thanks for the great article, Kevin!

]]> By: Estrella Chan http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-36893 Estrella Chan Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:45:09 +0000 http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/#comment-36893 I like Kevin's insight on interacting with someone rather than just reading about a culture. The personal connection offers much more depth of understanding and richness. I like Kevin’s insight on interacting with someone rather than just reading about a culture. The personal connection offers much more depth of understanding and richness.

]]> By: Thach Nguyen http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-36892 Thach Nguyen Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:23:32 +0000 http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/#comment-36892 I'm proud that I live in one of the most diverse places in Washington state not only by race. Its awesome that we live in a free world that we can share our diversity with each other. I’m proud that I live in one of the most diverse places in Washington state not only by race. Its awesome that we live in a free world that we can share our diversity with each other.

]]> By: Fancy Frenchwood http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-36889 Fancy Frenchwood Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:08:07 +0000 http://themelononline.com/2011/08/key-to-diversity-outreach-get-out-of-your-cultural-comfort-zone/#comment-36889 Great article! I especially appreciate Kevin's reminder that "we all bring an individual uniqueness to the world." I also agree that there is a common misconception that diversity relates only to ethnicity. Diversity extends far beyond what is obvious from the outside. There are a number of fun ways to explore diversity in our communities. I have a friend who owns a research firm and she hosts monthly spa events for women. Well, I convinced a male friend to attend and he had a blast! He even won a drawing for eyelash extensions!! Needless to say, I ran over and confiscated that prize immediately...hey, I am the one who invited him. :) Be creative in how you choose embrace diversity! Great article! I especially appreciate Kevin’s reminder that “we all bring an individual uniqueness to the world.” I also agree that there is a common misconception that diversity relates only to ethnicity. Diversity extends far beyond what is obvious from the outside. There are a number of fun ways to explore diversity in our communities. I have a friend who owns a research firm and she hosts monthly spa events for women. Well, I convinced a male friend to attend and he had a blast! He even won a drawing for eyelash extensions!! Needless to say, I ran over and confiscated that prize immediately…hey, I am the one who invited him. :) Be creative in how you choose embrace diversity!

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