what can we do individually to be pleasant to other races, religions and cultures?

Answer 1

treat everyone as a fellow human being. Judge people by their actions not their apearance.

Answer 2

Wherever people use physical appearances to judge the character of other, the mindlessness of bigotry is close at hand. People are no longer individuals with unique attributes; they're seen only as representatives of types.

I recently read this from an article about the Out of Africa theory and I just thought it was the best quote. I think if we stop stereotyping people and treat them as individuals no matter, what they're "race", religion or sexual orientation maybe then we can all get along better and I know I would appreciate it.

Answer 3

Forget about being so damned concerned about a persons race, religion and politics.

I worked with victims of domestic violence for 16 years. I made it a policy that my employee's were not to ask our client's what their religion was.

I didn't want to know what religion my employee's were and I didn't let them know what mine was.

After 2 years into my job, I seen a need for this policy. After setting this policy, a great change came about. It was apparent that all client's were being treated equally.

This policy eventually became state policy.

This would be an answer to equality if it also pertained to politics. ( A maybe? on this one.)

As far as cultures are concerned, we need to appreciate and be interested in the diversity of each culture.

I hope one day we can learn to love one another and the world could be like the song that Louis Armstrong sings,
" What a Wonderful World."

Answer 4

from "how to build global community" by the syracuse cultural workers:

Think of no one as "them" Don't confuse your comfort with your safety Talk to strangers Imagine other cultures through their poetry and novels Listen to music you don't understand Dance to it Act locally Notice the workings of power and privilege in your culture Question consumption Know how your lettuce and coffee are grown: wake up and smell the exploitation Look for fair trade and union labels help build economies from the bottom up Acquire few needs Learn a second (or third) language Visit people, places and cultures -- not tourist attractions Learn people's history Re-define progress Know physical and political geography Play games from other cultures Watch films with subtitles Know your heritage Honor everyone's holidays Look at the moon and imagine someone else, somewhere else, looking at it too Read the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights Understand the global economy in terms of people, land and water Know where your bank banks Never believe you have a right to anyone else's resources Refuse to wear corporate logos: defy corporate domination Question military/corporate connections Don't confuse money with wealth, or time with money Have a pen/email pal Honor indigenous cultures Judge governance by how well it meets all people's needs Be sceptical about what you read Eat adventurously Enjoy vegetables, beans and grains in your diet Choose curiosity over certainty know where your water comes from and where your wastes go Pledge allegiance to the earth: question nationalism Think South, Central and North -- there are many Americans Assume that many others share your dreams Know that no one is silent though many are not heard Work to change this.

Answer 5

Charity requires that we do all things with patience and forbearance.

When seeking to convert others we should always do it in charity.

When interacting with other races and cultures, we should be respectful but we don't have to affirm their beliefs. To do so would be to deny ours.

Answer 6

stop judging by criteria such as race religion and culture
Maybe actually have a conversion with someone and get to them
Why does race or religion matter--Good people are good people.

Answer 7

We can stop comparing our respective beliefs, and start appreciateing the unique talents people bring to the table.

Answer 8

Just by giving respects to others beliefs , would always bring in harmony

Answer 9

Approach people as just people; not by color, not by religion, not by culture.

People are people...period. Be colorblind and culturally aware.

Answer 10

Not notice that they are different, just love and respect them.

Love and blessings Don