for multicultural groups !
PASSPORT
Countries as people
an interactive activity
Learn more about stereotypes with this interactive activity
OPEN
COUNTRIES AS PEOPLE
An interactive activity for multicultural groups
PLAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS !
REFRAMING STEREOTYPES
LEARN MORE
COUNTRIES AS PEOPLE
HOW TO PLAY
This game is designed for a multicultural group. It is a fun and carefree way to explore and reflect upon the stereotypes you have about each other. To play, one person must host the game using the icon on the next page. The game will work better if the host is sharing their screen with the others. IMPORTANT : The players have to enter the game using the name of their country, instead of their own names.
Click this button to host the game !
LEARN MORE ABOUT CULTURAL STEREOTYPES
To challenge perspective
Stereotype vs. Prejudice
REMARKS ABOUT THE GAME
Cultural Diversity Within Countries
importance of understanding cultures
REMARKS ABOUT THE GAME
At the same time, it is true that stereotypes are often times directed towards countries, regardless of the different cultures that exist in them, which is exactly what our game tries to explore. That goes to show how innacurate and unrepresentative some stereotypes can be. It is the aim of this project to encourage you to think and reflect upon that complexity of cultural stereotypes.
It is important to remember that the game you played is just that. A game. And because of its simplicity it doesn't exactly reflect the way culture functions.
Despite the fact that we ask you to play the game using the name of your country, we know that a culture isn't necessarily directly associated with a country and that multiple cultures can coexist within the same country.
Cultural Diversity Within Countries
Countries are often seen as having a single culture, but in reality they are highly diverse.Culture varies based on region, language, religion, traditions, and lifestyle. People from the same country can have very different habits, diets, and ways of living. Stereotypes often ignore this diversity and simplify entire populations. No country is culturally uniform, and generalizations can be misleading. Understanding this helps challenge stereotypes and improves how we see others.
It encourages us to look at individuals rather than labels based on nationality.
Stereotype vs. Prejudice
- Not all stereotypes are equal: Consequences matter.
We all have stereotypes, and that is normal and generally okay. It is important to realize that stereotypes are just oversimplified generalizations that often miss individual differences. They are problematic when they develop into prejudice - negative attitudes because of these generalizations. Not every stereotype is immediately harmful, recognizing them and reflecting on them is essential to prevent prejudice!
Drew, C. (2023, September 29). Stereotypes vs prejudice: What's the difference? Helpful Professor. https://helpfulprofessor.com/stereotype-vs-prejudice/
Importance of understanding cultures
When going to other countries or meeting people from all around the globe, we need to understand their culture and not make assumptions. For example something that seems bad within our culture doesn't mean it is the same in another one and we shouldn't condemn this person for that. This type of quick thinking can be harmful and can just be avoided by just staying respectful, open minded and dicuss with one another about these differences.
TO Challenge Perspective
Different perspectives
Tip of the iceberg
Perspective is the lens through which we view these fragments of reality. It acts as a cogntive filter and determines whether we see a person as a complex individual or a stereotype, merely a caricature of their background. Stereotypes of the same culture can differ because of personal perspective which is influenced by personal parameters such as socio-economic, familial and educational background, as well as public factors like the media. It is important to challenge our perspective because otherwise it becomes fixed and instead of looking for new information, we start looking for confirmation bias.
Having an impartial perspective is almost impossible but being open to challenge it when it comes to stereotypes allows to restore a person's identity, breaks the single story and gives space to growth and innovation by expanding our intellectual horizons.
REFRAMING STEREOTYPES
Negative stereotypes are often the result of different cultural perspectives. When we reframe the way we think, we undestand that traits we consider negative aren't always interpreted like that by other people. Here, we challenge you to reframe a negative stereotype about your own culture. You can find examples of how to do that by clicking on the flags on the next page!
To start, which of these stereotypes is often associated with portuguese people?
A. Portuguese are rude
B. Portuguese are dirty
C. Portuguese are often late
PORTO
GUARDA
LISBON
Are Portuguese people really always late?
While it is true that many Portuguese are often late, that happens because when we set a time to meet other people, we understand that time as a general idea for when we'll meet. For example, if a friend says: "I'll be at your house at 18:00", we expect them to arrive sometime between 18:00 and 18:30. On top of that, it is important to remember that this "tardiness" only applies in informal contexts. For formal meetings or situations, we are usually on time!
PORTO
GUARDA
LISBON
Which of these stereotypes is often associated with german people?
A. Being emotionally expressive
B. being rude and cold
C. Hating Beer
Are German people really rude and cold?
Generally, no! Germany is a prototypical example of a low-context communicating culture. People value efficient, direct communication that clearly conveys a message. For example, if you are asked at work whether you can take on an extra assignment, you directly say "I am sorry but I cannot take on extra work at the moment". That may be perceived as rude or cold, however in Germany this clearness is often appreciated. It is important to separate directness from rudeness, being direct is usually meant to be kind and not as an insult.
Drew, C. (2022, December 31).Low context culture: Examples, definition & countries. Helpful Professor.https://helpfulprofessor.com/low-context-culture-examples/
Taj Mahal
Which of the following stereotype is commonly associated with india?
A. Indians eat very spicy Food
B. Indians hate music and dancing
C. Indians live in forests or villages only
Are indians all about Spicy Food?
Generally, no. India has very diverse regional cuisines with varying spice levels across the country. For example, some meals are very mild and balanced in flavor, while others may include more heat depending on local preferences.
Restaurants outside India often adapt recipes to local expectations, so “Indian food” is made spicier to match what customers think it should be. This shapes the idea that Indian cuisine is always hot, even though that is not fully accurate.
Which of the following stereotype is commonly associated with France?
Louvre
Eiffel tower
A. French are rude
B. French don't like food
C. french are hypocrite
Are French people really rude ?
No! French people are not really rude there may be rude people just like for any other country but it is not the case of the whole french population. But where does this stereotypes come from? French may come of as rude because of our honesty and frankness. We see as disrespectful to not say what we think without sugar coating it so it may come of as a bit abrupt and rude compared to other coountries where they try to round the edges.
Which of these stereotypes is often associated with Cameroonian people?
unity palace
kribi beach
A. they can't dance
B.They're not welcoming
C.They are lazy
are cameroonians truly lazy ?
Generally no, on the contrary Cameroonians are quite ressourceful! For instance a neighborhood mechanic can fix an engine part deemed "dead" by an official dealership by hand-crafting a makeshift gasket or performing a custom weld. It's really rare for a Cameroonian to only have one source of income. Side hustles can exist in the form of a student selling food at night to pay for their studies or street hawkers on the side of the roads, selling everything : food, kitchen appliances, jewelry, water etc...
This stereotype comes from the low employment rates due to lack of opportunities or recruitors practicing nepotism. What is also seen as laziness is the need to unwind, after a week of hard work.
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for multicultural groups !
PASSPORT
Countries as people
an interactive activity
Learn more about stereotypes with this interactive activity
OPEN
COUNTRIES AS PEOPLE
An interactive activity for multicultural groups
PLAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS !
REFRAMING STEREOTYPES
LEARN MORE
COUNTRIES AS PEOPLE
HOW TO PLAY
This game is designed for a multicultural group. It is a fun and carefree way to explore and reflect upon the stereotypes you have about each other. To play, one person must host the game using the icon on the next page. The game will work better if the host is sharing their screen with the others. IMPORTANT : The players have to enter the game using the name of their country, instead of their own names.
Click this button to host the game !
LEARN MORE ABOUT CULTURAL STEREOTYPES
To challenge perspective
Stereotype vs. Prejudice
REMARKS ABOUT THE GAME
Cultural Diversity Within Countries
importance of understanding cultures
REMARKS ABOUT THE GAME
At the same time, it is true that stereotypes are often times directed towards countries, regardless of the different cultures that exist in them, which is exactly what our game tries to explore. That goes to show how innacurate and unrepresentative some stereotypes can be. It is the aim of this project to encourage you to think and reflect upon that complexity of cultural stereotypes.
It is important to remember that the game you played is just that. A game. And because of its simplicity it doesn't exactly reflect the way culture functions. Despite the fact that we ask you to play the game using the name of your country, we know that a culture isn't necessarily directly associated with a country and that multiple cultures can coexist within the same country.
Cultural Diversity Within Countries
Countries are often seen as having a single culture, but in reality they are highly diverse.Culture varies based on region, language, religion, traditions, and lifestyle. People from the same country can have very different habits, diets, and ways of living. Stereotypes often ignore this diversity and simplify entire populations. No country is culturally uniform, and generalizations can be misleading. Understanding this helps challenge stereotypes and improves how we see others.
It encourages us to look at individuals rather than labels based on nationality.
Stereotype vs. Prejudice
- Not all stereotypes are equal: Consequences matter.
We all have stereotypes, and that is normal and generally okay. It is important to realize that stereotypes are just oversimplified generalizations that often miss individual differences. They are problematic when they develop into prejudice - negative attitudes because of these generalizations. Not every stereotype is immediately harmful, recognizing them and reflecting on them is essential to prevent prejudice!
Drew, C. (2023, September 29). Stereotypes vs prejudice: What's the difference? Helpful Professor. https://helpfulprofessor.com/stereotype-vs-prejudice/
Importance of understanding cultures
When going to other countries or meeting people from all around the globe, we need to understand their culture and not make assumptions. For example something that seems bad within our culture doesn't mean it is the same in another one and we shouldn't condemn this person for that. This type of quick thinking can be harmful and can just be avoided by just staying respectful, open minded and dicuss with one another about these differences.
TO Challenge Perspective
Different perspectives
Tip of the iceberg
Perspective is the lens through which we view these fragments of reality. It acts as a cogntive filter and determines whether we see a person as a complex individual or a stereotype, merely a caricature of their background. Stereotypes of the same culture can differ because of personal perspective which is influenced by personal parameters such as socio-economic, familial and educational background, as well as public factors like the media. It is important to challenge our perspective because otherwise it becomes fixed and instead of looking for new information, we start looking for confirmation bias.
Having an impartial perspective is almost impossible but being open to challenge it when it comes to stereotypes allows to restore a person's identity, breaks the single story and gives space to growth and innovation by expanding our intellectual horizons.
REFRAMING STEREOTYPES
Negative stereotypes are often the result of different cultural perspectives. When we reframe the way we think, we undestand that traits we consider negative aren't always interpreted like that by other people. Here, we challenge you to reframe a negative stereotype about your own culture. You can find examples of how to do that by clicking on the flags on the next page!
To start, which of these stereotypes is often associated with portuguese people?
A. Portuguese are rude
B. Portuguese are dirty
C. Portuguese are often late
PORTO
GUARDA
LISBON
Are Portuguese people really always late?
While it is true that many Portuguese are often late, that happens because when we set a time to meet other people, we understand that time as a general idea for when we'll meet. For example, if a friend says: "I'll be at your house at 18:00", we expect them to arrive sometime between 18:00 and 18:30. On top of that, it is important to remember that this "tardiness" only applies in informal contexts. For formal meetings or situations, we are usually on time!
PORTO
GUARDA
LISBON
Which of these stereotypes is often associated with german people?
A. Being emotionally expressive
B. being rude and cold
C. Hating Beer
Are German people really rude and cold?
Generally, no! Germany is a prototypical example of a low-context communicating culture. People value efficient, direct communication that clearly conveys a message. For example, if you are asked at work whether you can take on an extra assignment, you directly say "I am sorry but I cannot take on extra work at the moment". That may be perceived as rude or cold, however in Germany this clearness is often appreciated. It is important to separate directness from rudeness, being direct is usually meant to be kind and not as an insult.
Drew, C. (2022, December 31).Low context culture: Examples, definition & countries. Helpful Professor.https://helpfulprofessor.com/low-context-culture-examples/
Taj Mahal
Which of the following stereotype is commonly associated with india?
A. Indians eat very spicy Food
B. Indians hate music and dancing
C. Indians live in forests or villages only
Are indians all about Spicy Food?
Generally, no. India has very diverse regional cuisines with varying spice levels across the country. For example, some meals are very mild and balanced in flavor, while others may include more heat depending on local preferences.
Restaurants outside India often adapt recipes to local expectations, so “Indian food” is made spicier to match what customers think it should be. This shapes the idea that Indian cuisine is always hot, even though that is not fully accurate.
Which of the following stereotype is commonly associated with France?
Louvre
Eiffel tower
A. French are rude
B. French don't like food
C. french are hypocrite
Are French people really rude ?
No! French people are not really rude there may be rude people just like for any other country but it is not the case of the whole french population. But where does this stereotypes come from? French may come of as rude because of our honesty and frankness. We see as disrespectful to not say what we think without sugar coating it so it may come of as a bit abrupt and rude compared to other coountries where they try to round the edges.
Which of these stereotypes is often associated with Cameroonian people?
unity palace
kribi beach
A. they can't dance
B.They're not welcoming
C.They are lazy
are cameroonians truly lazy ?
Generally no, on the contrary Cameroonians are quite ressourceful! For instance a neighborhood mechanic can fix an engine part deemed "dead" by an official dealership by hand-crafting a makeshift gasket or performing a custom weld. It's really rare for a Cameroonian to only have one source of income. Side hustles can exist in the form of a student selling food at night to pay for their studies or street hawkers on the side of the roads, selling everything : food, kitchen appliances, jewelry, water etc...
This stereotype comes from the low employment rates due to lack of opportunities or recruitors practicing nepotism. What is also seen as laziness is the need to unwind, after a week of hard work.