1. Cultural Collage By: Emily Braun

2. Agenda Background Communication Styles Cultural Values Cultural Celebrations

3. Background

4. My Name is Emily Kay Braun – My last name is pronounced like the color brown I am 31 years old – I just celebrated my Birthday October 30 th I am happily married

5. I am a mother of two – 11 yr old girl Corrin – 7 yr old boy Brody

6. We own our home in Waukesha, WI I work as a Human Resources Administrative Assistant I am currently in my junior year of college – Major in Human Resources – Minor in Communications

7. I would classify my culture as Middle Class American

8. Distinctiveness of Middle Class Americans Middle class people share common goals, beliefs, and social customs. – Examples: Wanting something better for their children, a spiritual faith of some sort, the willingness to abide by the country’s laws. *2010, www.wordpress.com

9. Middle class people tend to be American in their viewpoints regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or background. – Examples: Belief in the US in spite of its mistakes Belief in their friends and neighbors Have common language skills Know they have to pay taxes ( but hate it) Think they should vote (but many do not) Like to play, travel, and vacation as a family *2010, www.wordpress.com

10. Middle class Americans still believe you can get ahead by hard work. Many work more than one job. Many middle class American families have both the Husband and Wife working full time. *2010, www.wordpress.com

11. Communication Styles

12. Communication with my co-workers – My attitude toward co-workers To get along with everyone and be respectful – I share some of my personal life – When discussing business with my co-workers I approach it calmly, professionally, with a team work approach In Business Setting

13. Communication with my superiors – Professional – Give them a “Can do” attitude – Voice my opinion when needed and when appropriate

14. In My Family Setting Show more affection and emotion Have a “Mommy Voice” – For both affection and discipline – Both are different Affection is soft and gentle Discipline is firm and to the point I speak to my husband with respect

15. Cultural Values

16. What I Value Spending time with family and friends Being able to provide a healthy home for my family Education – For myself and my children Future – Working today for a better tomorrow Freedom