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Theatre director
first language is French
living in London, United Kingdom
male, born, 1980, Mauritius
first language is French
living in London, United Kingdom
male, born, 1980, Mauritius
Intercultural dialogue is not only the meeting of cultures, a shared respect for each other
and even an attempt to comprehend, but also this dialogue implies that something can be created.
We need to go beyond the differences to debate, mix together and create.
Non seulement le dialogue interculturel est la rencontre des differences et des cultures, le respect mutuel, la comprehension, mais en plus, un dialogue implique une creation: les differences culturelles se transcendent pour debattre, se melanger et creer ensemble.

open minded manager for fine arts
first language is German
living in , Germany
female, born, 1980, Germany
first language is German
living in , Germany
female, born, 1980, Germany
First of all you need a certain interest in foreign expressions of culture. if you are open
minded, respectful and tolerant, you easily meet people who have another cultural background
- next door or across geographical borders. curiosity is another important factor. it makes
you want to experience foreign cultures and become familiar with different cultural habits.
in this way culture can be a tool for initiating interaction. it gives you the opportunity
to realize similarities and differences. Another aspect is learning foreign language. it also
can be seen as intercultural dialogue, because there are often many things 'lost in translation'.
Speaking the same language, even if for one it is not the mother tongue, is one way to experience
and use foreign culture. you get used to informal expressions. and you have to change your
point of view f.e. if you make jokes or like to use proverbs.

libertine
first language is Indonesian
living in bali, Indonesia
female, born, 1982, Indonesia
first language is Indonesian
living in bali, Indonesia
female, born, 1982, Indonesia
in a current global climate, where the world's getting flat + narrow so you can hold it on
your palm, it's an obscure reality to find the tiniest difference could be blown up to be a
very destructive force. we need intercultural dialogue to precisely deal with the aforementioned
useless destructive potential. a dialogue where not only differences are recognized, admitted,
and discussed, but also a dialogue in which spaces are utilized in a process where finding
similarity is its core ideal. because in the end, human beings are the same.
dalam iklim global seperti sekarang, di mana di satu sisi, dunia menyempit seakan-akan dapat diraup dalam segenggaman tangan, adalah sesuatu yang aneh ketika di sisi sebaliknya, perbedaan sekecil apa pun dapat diperbesar menjadi kekuatan-kekuatan penghancur yang mengerikan. untuk mengatasi potensi penghancuran tak perlu tersebutlah dialog antar budaya diperlukan. bukan sekedar sebuah dialog dimana perbedaan-perbedaan tersebut dikenali, diakui, dan dibahas namun juga pemanfaatan ruang yang menjadi sebuah proses pencarian persamaan. karena pada akhirnya, semua manusia terlahir sama.

Evy!
first language is Lithuanian
living in Copenhagen, Denmark
female, born, 1983, Lithuania
first language is Lithuanian
living in Copenhagen, Denmark
female, born, 1983, Lithuania
Ability to live and be together despite of differences or similarities as well as ability
to grow to be better human beings.
Mokėjimas gyventi ir būti kartu nepaisant skirtumų ar panašumų bei sugebant mokytis ir augti geresniais individais.

writer
first language is Hungarian
living in Budapest, Hungary
female, born, 1983, Hungary
first language is Hungarian
living in Budapest, Hungary
female, born, 1983, Hungary
First of all we should accept the existence and the right of exictance of other cultures,
learn about the languages, and discover ways of working together despite the cultural differences.
Elsősorban a különböző kultúrák létjogosultságának elismerése, egymás nyelvének megismerése, a kultúrális különbségek ellenére az együttműködés lehetőségének feltérképezése.

Me
first language is Maltese
living in B'Kara, Malta
female, born, 1987, Malta
first language is Maltese
living in B'Kara, Malta
female, born, 1987, Malta
Intercultural dialoge is not merely the sharing of opinions and the different mentalities.
In an ever globalising world, Intercultural dialogue provides an opportunity for the various
cultures to bring together their differences and to find a common ground on which they can
start understanding each other better, and also to enhance and expand their cooperation. Intercultural
dialogue creates a web of different cultures in one.
Djalogu interkulturali mhux sempliciment qsim ta' opinjonijiet u mentalitajiet differenti. F'dinja li kontinwament qed issir iktar Globalizzata, Djalogu Interkulturali jipprovdi opportunita' lill-kulturi diversi biec jinghaqdu flimkien fid-differenzi kollha taghhom, u bies isibu art komuni fuq xiex ikunu jistghu jibdew jifhmu ahjar lil xulxin, u biex ukoll ikabbru u jestendu l-koperazzjoni taghhom. Djalogu interkulturali jikkrea nisga wahda maghmula minn kulturi differenti.

enthousiasme
first language is French
living in tourna, Belgium
female, born, 1953, Belgium
first language is French
living in tourna, Belgium
female, born, 1953, Belgium
Look after everything common like to love music, art, food and not to look after differences
c'est voir ce que nous avons en commun, ce qui nous rapproche, nos émotions en art, musique, cuisine...et pas ce qui nous différencie

over the top
first language is Italian
living in London, United Kingdom
female, born, 1984, Italy
first language is Italian
living in London, United Kingdom
female, born, 1984, Italy
is the possibility to discover the common matrix of different cultures, finding in differences
the common background. . .
is the possibility to discover the common matrix of different cultures, finding in differences the common background...

lecturer
first language is Nepali
living in 80-baneswor-34, , Nepal
male, born, 1968, Nepal
first language is Nepali
living in 80-baneswor-34, , Nepal
male, born, 1968, Nepal
interaction between culture on outstanding or consensual issues or out of shear enthusiasm
-intended to understand eachother or resolve differences
interaction between culture on outstanding or consensual issues or out of shear enthusiasm -intended to understand eachother or resolve differences

Teacher
first language is English
living in Salisbury, United Kingdom
male, born, 1959, United Kingdom
first language is English
living in Salisbury, United Kingdom
male, born, 1959, United Kingdom
A sharing between people from different cultural backgrounds about the similarities and differences
between them based on mutual respect and leading to learning.
A sharing between people from different cultural backgrounds about the similarities and differences between them based on mutual respect and leading to learning.

pacifist
first language is Russian
living in Balti, Moldova
female, born, 1997, Moldova
first language is Russian
living in Balti, Moldova
female, born, 1997, Moldova
Intercultural dialogue is something that helps people to understand each other, even if we
all have intercultural differences. This dialogue helps us to develop relationships between
people from different cultures.
Межкультурный диалог для меня - это нечто, что помогает людям понимать друг друга, несмотря на межкультурные различия. Такой диалог помогает нам развиваться и поддерживать связь между людьми из разных культур.

Dreamer
first language is French
living in Paris, France
female, born, 1988, France
first language is French
living in Paris, France
female, born, 1988, France
This is an exchange of ideas, words, between people with different cultures. . . who are accepting
, acknowledging and respecting these differences. . . and who are also learning from these differences
C\\\'est un échange d\\\'idées, de paroles, entre des personnes de cultures différentes... qui acceptent ces differences, les reconnaissent et les respectent... et apprennent de ces differences

An Eco writer/blogger, a graduate town planner who is passionate about the environment. life is a call to service in all its ramifications.
first language is English
living in Oyo, Nigeria
male, born, 1993, Nigeria
first language is English
living in Oyo, Nigeria
male, born, 1993, Nigeria
Intercultural dialogue is an environment that provides for accepting and embracing the differences
in other peoples culture and beliefs.
Intercultural dialogue is an environment that provides for accepting and embracing the differences in other peoples culture and beliefs.

Innovative
first language is Setswana
living in Gaborone, Botswana
male, born, 1992, Botswana
first language is Setswana
living in Gaborone, Botswana
male, born, 1992, Botswana
Exchange of ideas and culture by noticing the possible differences with intentions to focus
on the possible similarities you have with others in order to appreciate each other better.
Go amogana ga megopolo le ngwao, ka go amogela le go lemoga dipharologano tse di ka tswang di le teng ka maikemisetso a go dirisanya ka tse di tshwanang e bile o dumalana le batho ba bangwe ka tsone.

Ambitious
first language is Mongolian
living in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
female, born, 1995, Mongolia
first language is Mongolian
living in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
female, born, 1995, Mongolia
The more nationalities the more culture in the world. There are differences, similarities
and even conflicts between these culture. Whereas, only people develop a culture, it is possible
to communicate in many ways with each other.
Дэлхий дээр олон үндэстэн оршихын хирээр соёл байх ба тэдгээр соёл хооронд ялгаатай, ижил зүйлс байх ба зарим тохиолдолд зөрчилддөг. Гэвч соёлыг хүмүүс бий болгодог учир өөр соёлууд хооронд харилцаа үүсэх боломжтой.

Adventurer
first language is Thai
living in Boulder, United States
female, born, 1998, Thailand
first language is Thai
living in Boulder, United States
female, born, 1998, Thailand
Intercultural dialogue occurs when the communicators have different cultural beliefs and exchange
that information to each other. Differences in cultural beliefs might be affected from several
factors such as the society or religion.
การสื่อสารข้ามวัฒนธรรม เกิดขึ้นเมื่อผู้สนทนามีความเช่ือทางวัฒนธรรมที่ต่างกัน และทำการแลกเปลี่ยนข้อมูลนั้นๆซึ่งกันและกัน โดยความเชื่อนั้นอาจมีผลมาจากปัจจัยหลายอย่างๆ เช่น สังคม ศาสนา เป็นต้น

Novinarka
first language is Serbian
living in Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro
female, born, 1990, Serbia and Montenegro
first language is Serbian
living in Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro
female, born, 1990, Serbia and Montenegro
Intercultural dialogue is giving and receiving information about one\\\'s own culture and
about diverse cultures from one\\\'s environment or from anywhere in the world. Being well
informed and educated about different cultures can help people better understand others, have
respect for differences in opinion, choices or life styles. Intercultural dialogue promotes
mutual respect and tolerance.
Interkulturalni dijalog je razmena informacija o kulturama koja nas uči o različitostima i pomaže nam da se bolje razumemo, poštujemo i budemo tolerantni prema drugima.

Proudly Kenyan
first language is Kiswahili
living in , Kenya
female, born, 1989, Kenya
first language is Kiswahili
living in , Kenya
female, born, 1989, Kenya
This is the ability of different tribes to come together and cultures allowing and celebrating
the differences between them. Also, having the free space to talk about these differences without
them being disregarded as being less superior than others.
This is the ability of different tribes to come together and cultures allowing and celebrating the differences between them. Also, having the free space to talk about these differences without them being disregarded as being less superior than others.

Enthusiast
first language is English
living in Karachi, Pakistan
female, born, 1989, Pakistan
first language is English
living in Karachi, Pakistan
female, born, 1989, Pakistan
The attitude of appreciating differences is intercultural dialogue, when we cherish the similarities
and dissimilarities between different cultures and learn the good things from each others culture.
The attitude of appreciating differences is intercultural dialogue, when we cherish the similarities and dissimilarities between different cultures and learn the good things from each others culture.

SouthAmerican
first language is Spanish
living in Valparaíso, Chile
male, born, 1985, Chile
first language is Spanish
living in Valparaíso, Chile
male, born, 1985, Chile
The disposition to converse with a person or people, understand and accept our differences,
and trace agreements to live in peace.
La disposición de conversar con una persona o grupo de personas, entender y acoger nuestras diferencias, y llegar a acuerdos para vivir en paz.

Persistent
first language is Italian
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1993, Italy
first language is Italian
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1993, Italy
It is easy to think of dialogue as dictionaries define it: a conversation between two or more
persons. However, imagining dialogue in societies and among a bigger number of people becomes
more challenging. According to The Council of Europe White Paper on International Dialogue
(2008), dialogue has to reckon with factors such as cohesion among the member states, different
organizations, religious communities, refugees associations, local and regional authorities,
artistic and literary understandings, and much more. In a multilingual context such as
the EU, dialoguing becomes more difficult due to different languages and cultural backgrounds.
When one thinks about interaction and cooperation, dialogue is no doubt one of the first factors
to bear in mind. A means to plan common projects, reflect on differences, and avoid misunderstandings,
discrimination, and intolerance. However in order to surpass cultural crystallizations
(Witteborn, 2011) and different cultural conceptions, multicultural communication assumes primary
importance. How does dialogue become possible in Europe if countries like mine (Italy) are
still far away from achievements such as participation, efficient learning of foreign languages,
space to dialogue, and promotion of intercultural cities? Hence, dialoguing becomes difficult
and as a consequence people unable to have cultural exchanges (reasons of time, family, money)
tend to remain in closed groups and to build barriers of discrimination, stereotyping, tension
etc. Therefore, in my opinion The Council of Europe White Paper on International Dialogue
is a very well-planned project but unfortunately does not reflect the actual situation of the
EU. If in the future more countries will be able to adopt this plan of interaction, dialogue
will no doubt have beneficial effects on Europe and countries could take a step forward towards
greater awareness of their role in the union and reduction of continuous rivalry.
E\\\' semplice pensare al dialogo nel modo in cui esso viene definito dai dizionari: scambio verbale e non tra due o più persone. Tuttavia, immaginare il dialogo in grandi sistemi come le società europee diventa materia più complessa. Il libro bianco sul dialogo interculturale pubblicato nel 2008 dal Consiglio Europeo sostiene che il dialogo deve tenere conto di fattori quali fratellanza tra gli stati membri, diverse organizzazioni, diverse comunità religiose, autorità regionali e locali, sussidi per profughi e rifugiati di guerra, comprensione culturale... L\\\'esistenza di diverse lingue all\\\'interno di una realtà complessa come quella dell\\\'Unione Europea rende indubbiamente impegnativa l\\\'impresa di stabile un dialogo. Andare oltre le cristallizzazioni culturali tuttavia è importante al fine di evitare fraintendimenti, discriminazione ed intolleranza. Ma come è possibile oggi stabilire dialogo in Europa se paesi come il mio (l\\\'Italia) non investono a sufficienza sull\\\'insegnamento delle lingue straniere? Se il personale accademico non risulta sempre qualificato? Se non viene incoraggiata l\\\'iniziativa di costruire città multietniche? L\\\'Italia è oggi un paese fortemente sospettoso e scarsamente aperto alla cooperazione. Gente senza la possibilità di viaggiare e la cui capacità critica viene poco stimolata dal nostro sistema educativo tende sempre più a chiudersi in se stessa e cercare di stabilire confini al fine di allontanare il \\

listener
first language is Mandarin
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1993, China
first language is Mandarin
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1993, China
A process in which individuals or groups from different cultures communicate and interact,
holding the attitude of respecting cultural differences and treating each culture with equality.
来自不同文化的个体或群体互相交流、沟通的过程,沟通的双方或多方都持有尊重文化差异,平等对待不同文化的态度。

Awake dreamer
first language is Danish
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1995, Denmark
first language is Danish
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1995, Denmark
For me it is a peaceful exchange where people communicate in a non-judgmental and respectful
way, while trying to understand the other and learn more about their differences to enrich
each other mentally.
I en ideel verden er interkulturel dialog en fredelig veksling mellem to eller flere mennesker, hvor ens kultur og identitet bliver respekteret og hvor hver parti proever at forstaa og laere mere om den andens kultur.

Professeure diplômée du français, ambitieuse et méfiante
first language is French
living in ????, Ukraine
female, born, 1993, Ukraine
first language is French
living in ????, Ukraine
female, born, 1993, Ukraine
For me, it means the transfer of cultures, experiences, similarities and differences during
the exhange of people who represent different culture of the others
De mon point de vue, le dialogue interculturel c\\\'est une transmission des cultures, des experiences, des similaritude ainsi que des différences lors des echanges entre deux ou plusieurs personnes qui représentent les cultures diverses.