Kimmons article

Question 1

tolerance

Answer 1

the ability to accept - or at least have sympathy for - beliefs or practices that you dislike or disagree with

• -> developing tolerance = becoming more patient and lenient
• -> also implies that you allow something unpleasant and unwanted to exist

Question 2

ways to move toward appreciation

Answer 2

1) learn more about your own culture
2) get involved in the communities where your clients interact
3) become a multi-language linguist
4) find positive examples of people who represent communities you serve
5) find balance (person vs. community)
6) evaluate and consider your own views
7) be truthful
8) stand up

Question 3

benefits of an appreciative approach

Answer 3

• help foster positive relations between those in our profession and the clients we serve
• build a foundation that makes it easier to meet goals and build lasting interactions that lead to better outcomes