ethnicity

Question 1

african american

Answer 1

-personal quesions = invasion of privacy
-DON’T look ELDERS in the eye
may make eye contact for 2-4 sec
-ask before touching
-WOMEN are decision makers
-consult herbalist or folk healer (voodoo)

Question 2

amish

Answer 2

• conservative
• SIMPLE LIFE
• discuss health care decisions with husband and wife
• marry with in community
• admission needs approval from bishop

Question 3

native americans/american indians

Answer 3

• silence is respect
• EYE contact = DISRESPECT
• only women can witness birth
• massages = bonding for mom and baby
• older the wiser
• use herbal practices
• illness is caused by imbalance between person and environment

Question 4

asian america

Answer 4

-EYE contact = RUDE
-head NODDING DOESNT always mean YES
-NO = disrespect
-avoid touching opposite sex
-illness = imbalance between positive and negative
(yin & yang)

Question 5

hispanic americans

Answer 5

• AVOID EYE contact with authorities
• avoid ADMIRING CHILD = EVIL EYE
• likes hugs and handshakes
• illness is a punishment from god
• children are most valuable in family
• communicate with MALE head of family

Question 6

european americans (white)

Answer 6

-EYE contact = TRUSTWORTHINESS