Ask the Pilot: Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith is an airline pilot and the host of www.askthepilot.com. His book is COCKPIT CONFIDENTIAL: Everything You Need to Know About Air Travel. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
His tips to become more culturally aware are:
Be patient. Patience is a virtue. And this is even truer when you're dealing with different cultures.
Be open minded. Ask yourself "what if..." (they were right).
Be humble towards the other culture. Let the experience and what is happening around you come to you. Rather than imposing your own thoughts on them.
Cultural Differences & Cultural Diversity in International Business