11/7/2019 Topic: Cultural Awareness/Appropriateness Kia Baird

Hi All, I have an intern who can sometimes make inappropriate comments related to race. Many of the comments are things that you would expect from someone who hasn't had much exposure to different cultures, thus prompting the intern to ask questions, or draw conclusions about folks of cultures other than her own. I understand that she is doing this with no ill intent but I am curious of a way to address this without trying to change/attack her (possible) family values, and in a way that will work with interns who have differences in their processing. I know I need to address it, as some of my teammates have been offended and I do not want her to offend anyone at the host sight. Help!! :-) Thanks, Kia B.

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