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1. Stereotypical Thinking 4 th EPAL KAVALAS GREECE

2. WHAT I AM AND WHAT I CAN BE

3. Think LOCAL before Global; Stereotyping

4. Stereotype Stereotypes are generalizations about a group of people whereby we attribute a defined set of characteristics to this group. A stereotype is a popular belief about specific types of individuals.

5. Stereotypes are standardized and simplified conceptions of groups based on some prior assumptions. Another name for stereotyping is bias.

6. The term stereotype derives from the Greek words στερεός ( sstterreoss ), "firm, solid“ and τύπος ( typoss ), "impression," hence "solid impression".

7. These classifications can be positive or negative, such as when various nationalities are stereotyped as friendly or unfriendly.

8. Dynamics In one perspective of the stereotyping process, there are the concepts of in groups and out groups. A second perspective is that of automatic and explicit or subconscious and conscious. A third method to categorizing stereotypes is general types and subtypes

9. Where Do Stereotypes Come From?

10. Stereotypes are often used in books to project the characters on television shows. It is also used in advertising to sell products. Stereotypes are also passed on from adults to their children through comments made about people and places.

11. What Problems are caused by Stereotyping?

12. Stereotypes are often accepted as truths. Stereotypes leads to mistaken belief about oneself. Stereotyping can affect your judgments of people or individuals. It can lead to discrimination. It damages self-image and selfsteem

13. 1. Can stereotyping causes demoralization to workers in a global village? Why or why not? 2. How can our personal morality helps defeat the negative impacts of stereotyping?

14. Unique values that must be maintained while entering a cross cultural society. 1. Respect for elders (use of ‘ PO’and ‘OPO’) 2. Close family ties 3. Religiosity 4. Warmth and hospitality 5. Care for others

15. values Nationality Courage Globality Fluency in English language and other languages Friendliness Care for others Love for work Love for country