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10. How might you describe gender roles in your family?
11. How might you describe your worldview or purpose in life?
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Hello everyone,

I am doing a class on Intercultural Communications and I have been asked to interview someone from a different culture from mine and from someone I have not interviewed previously for this class.

I am asking if someone would be able to take the time and answer some of the following questions. I have burned out all of my resources and my deadline for this paper is on Sunday night. It is now Thursday night where I am.

I am in the United States and have talked to an old friend of mine from Mexico. So anywhere outside of Mexico and the US would be of great help.

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I would really appreciate anyone who would be willing to take time out of their day to help.

Thank you in advance. Please see below for question. (You can either put you answers on here as a reply or PM me.

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Self-Disclosure Interview Questions

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1. Discover some basic information about the person:

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1. Where he/she is from
2. His/her native language
3. Whether he/she came from an urban or rural community

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1. Ask the person to describe life in his/her country as he/she experiences/d it:

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1. What topics of conversation are acceptable publicly when talking with someone you have never met before? Example: Politics, Religion, Sex, Sports, Weather, etc.

2. When you speak do you use grand language filled with images, metaphors, and stories or do you simply present the relevant information calmly or with little emotion? Example: Some people talk with their hands and emphasize certain words to show importance. Do you provide elaborate stories to explain situations or do you provide detailed descriptions when you speak?

3. How are schools organized:

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1. Grade levels, co-ed or single gender, are genders treated the same?

2. If you are upset about a grade, how do you determine the approach to take in a discussion with the teacher, or is it even an option?

3. How are the family patterns and gender roles displayed? Example: Are males more dominant in the family and have the role of providing the main source of income? Are females primarily responsible for raising the children and doing the cooking and cleaning? Do grandparents and other relatives play a role in raising the children and having a say in how things are done around the house or who is responsible for certain roles?

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1. Discuss the culture’s communication rules or codes for interpersonal relationships.

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1. Are there socially dominant groups that control interpersonal communication or a social hierarchy where formality and titles are expected? Example: Are elders to be called by Mr. or Mrs. Or Miss? Are there certain last names in your culture whom are more at the top of the social chain and are socially dominant? Do you have a President, Queen or King that rules?

2. How would you describe the general affiliation or degree of friendliness among the people – are they cautious, outgoing, guarded, lukewarm in approaching others or do they avoid conflict? Example: When meeting new people are people using friendly and outgoing or are, they shy and avoid them? When approaching conflict, do you avoid the situation or do you handle the situation and approach the person causing the conflict?

3. How are conflicts handled and is face important? Example: Face is the favorable social impression that a person wants others to have of him/her. In the instance of a conflict, how do you handle the situation and does it matter if you upset the other person or do would you rather avoid the situation and save your reputation with that individual?

4. How do they use talk and silence? Example: Do you a very talkative person, as in do you speak in groups or do you have to wait to be spoken to? Do you speak up to elders and other family members or do you remain silent? Are there certain situation where you must remain silent?

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1. What are the things that Americans do that surprise you the most?

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1. Are there behaviors or concepts of Americans that cause you uncertainty, anxiety, or avoidance feelings?

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1. What are some of the American behaviors, values, or lifestyles that you find offensive or unacceptable?

** Please provide detailed answers with examples**

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Thank you.