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Culture only involves national and regional identities and does not include community or personal identities.
Culture influences how we interpret gestures, facial expressions, body language, and personal space.
The meaning behind tone of voice, eye contact, and volumes of speech is not influenced by culture.
Culture shapes our concepts of what it means to be respectful, polite, a good friend, and a coworker.
Culture has no impact on how we determine if someone is a good leader or follower.
Cultural differences influence perceptions of time, such as what is considered “too late” or an acceptable excuse for being late.
Culture does not define the roles of parents and children or when certain responsibilities should begin
Our sense of right and wrong is often shaped by the culture we belong to.
Interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds has no effect on how we view our own culture.
Self-awareness is an essential trait for interpreters, as understanding one’s culture plays a key role in their work.
Values are beliefs about what is valuable and important to the quality of one’s life.
Values only come from personal experience, not from cultural or societal influences.
An interpreter’s personal values can affect their ability to interpret accurately.
A value conflict arises when personal beliefs or values align perfectly with those of another individual.
If an interpreter has strong religious values, they might experience difficulty interpreting explicit or controversial content.
Interpreters are encouraged to impose their personal values during interpreting sessions to help guide communication.
Emotional interference can occur in interpreting when personal values cause strong emotional reactions to content.
Reflecting on your own value conflicts is not necessary for an interpreter.
If an interpreter recognizes a value conflict, they should express their personal opinions during the session.
The Values vine handout helps interpreters reflect on their personal and cultural values.