4. Gender Male Female Prefer not to disclose
5. Age Under Eighteen Eighteen to Twenty-five Twenty-six to Thirty Thirty-one to Forty Forty-one to Fifty Fifty-one to Sixty Over Sixty
6. I can adjust my level of formality in language and behavior to match the cultural norms of my interlocutors Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
7. I can demonstrate genuine interest in the cultural customs, traditions, and values of people from different backgrounds Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
8. I can recognize and respect the diverse ways people greet, show politeness, and express respect across cultures Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
9. I can avoid using humor, slang, or expressions that may be offensive or misunderstood in cross-cultural interactions Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
10. I can recognize that my personal experiences and interpretations of the world are not universally shared by people from other cultures Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
11. I can avoid making sweeping generalizations or absolute statements about entire cultural groups Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
12. I can understand that people from different cultures may explain the same event or situation in fundamentally different ways Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
13. I can qualify my opinions by clearly stating that they are based on my own personal experiences and cultural background Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
14. I can imagine how a situation would feel and be perceived from the cultural perspective of another person Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
15. I can identify when a person from another culture is feeling uncomfortable, confused, or frustrated during our interaction Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
16. I can adapt my communication style to help people from different cultural backgrounds feel heard and understood Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
17. I can express genuine concern and empathy for the feelings and experiences of people from other cultures Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
18. I can initiate and maintain meaningful conversations with people from diverse cultural backgrounds Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
19. I can end conversations politely and appropriately in various cross-cultural social and professional settings Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
20. I can ensure that all participants, regardless of their cultural background, have an opportunity to speak in group discussions Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
21. I can listen attentively without interrupting, even when the speaker's communication style is different from my own Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
22. I can confidently initiate and share new ideas in cross-cultural team projects and meetings Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
23. I can actively seek information and input from team members with different cultural perspectives Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
24. I can ask for clarification politely when I do not understand instructions or messages from someone from another culture Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
25. I can adjust my approach to completing tasks to align with the cultural norms and work styles of my cross-cultural team Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
26. I can help harmonize relationships and mediate conflicts that arise in cross-cultural teams Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
27. I can be flexible and willing to compromise my position to maintain interpersonal harmony in cross-cultural interactions Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
28. I can show appropriate interest in the personal lives and well-being of my colleagues from different cultural backgrounds Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
29. I can provide support and encouragement to team members who are struggling to adapt to a new cultural environment Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
30. I can remain calm and composed when faced with unexpected or ambiguous situations in cross-cultural interactions Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
31. I can tolerate the uncertainty and lack of predictability that often accompanies cross-cultural communication Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
32. I can adapt quickly to new cultural environments and unfamiliar social norms and rules Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
33. I can respond to others in descriptive, non-evaluative, and non-judgmental ways during cross-cultural conversations Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
34. I can avoid making negative value judgments about cultural practices that are different from those in my own culture Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
35. I can focus on describing specific behaviors rather than criticizing individuals when disagreements occur in cross-cultural settings Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree