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In chapters 2 and 3, we learned about self-concept and culture, and how strongly those two factors influence each other and our communication. Think about your self-concept and what makes you "you." (Check out p. 38-40 for more information on our co-cultures and how they affect us.)

Choose one area of your self-concept that is key to who you are, then find someone who is different than you in that area. (For example, someone who has a different religion, background, sexual orientation/gender identity, and so on.) You may interview a friend, an acquaintance, a friend-of-a-friend, or a perfect stranger - just make sure that they understand the assignment.

Interview the person you chose about your differences with the goal of learning more about their point of view. Remember that you're not here to argue with someone or convince them that they're wrong; your goal is to learn about a different perspective so that you can be empathetic to them. Consider asking your interviewee questions like these:

1. What co-cultures do you identify with?

2. How have those co-cultures changed your life or worldview?

3. What worries you (either globally or locally)?

4. What do you want people to know about the co-culture you represent?

5. Are there any stereotypes about your co-culture that you would like to address?