What if I say the wrong thing? : 25 habits for culturally effective people / Verna Myers, American Bar Association.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Myers, Vernā, author.

Contributor:

American Bar Association. Section of International Law, sponsoring body.

American Bar Association. Center for Racial & Ethnic Diversity, sponsoring body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law firms--United States--Personnel management.

Law firms.

Diversity in the workplace--United States.

Diversity in the workplace.

Political correctness--United States.

Political correctness.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (175 p.)

Edition:

1;1.

Place of Publication:

Cleveland : American Bar Association, 2014.

Chicago, [Illinois] : American Bar Association, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

<span><span>The book is a perfect handbook for anyone who is looking to develop the habits of culturally effective people. In this handy reference, you''ll find answers to questions about all types of diversity issues and tips about how to practice culturally effective habits. With the variety of suggested follow-ups and actions contained within it, you will better know how to handle your own situations. </span></span>

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Dedication; CONTENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; HABIT #1: BUT I'M NOT A RACIST!; HABIT #2: I HOPE SHE CAN DRIVE; HABIT #3: I'M "FARM"; HABIT #4: CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?; HABIT #5: DON'T MOURN THE GOOD OLD DAYS; HABIT #6: BLACK GUYS ALWAYS KNOW WHERE THEY'RE GOING; HABIT #7: FREAKS OF THE WEEK; HABIT # 8: TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY WALK; HABIT #9: TAKE PEOPLE OUT OF THE BOXES YOU PUT THEM IN; HABIT #10: PAY ATTENTION TO THE BATHROOMS; HABIT #11: HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO TELL THEM APART?; HABIT #12: SHE WAS SO ARTICULATE

HABIT #13: ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE A DOCTOR?HABIT #14: YOU DON'T SOUND LIKE A COP; HABIT #15: DON'T MISTAKE THE MIRROR FOR MERIT; HABIT #16: AREN'T YOU SCARED TO LIVE THERE?; HABIT #17: "I KNOW YOU HAVEN'T DONE THIS BEFORE"; HABIT #18: GIRL, I MEAN, BOY, I MEAN, YOU KNOW....; HABIT #19: LOVE IS HAVING TO SAY YOU'RE SORRY; HABIT #20: HAVE COFFEE (OR TEA); HABIT #21: BEING PROACTIVE DOESN'T MEAN TAKING A SECOND JOB; HABIT #22: DON'T BE A SLOPPY SENTIMENTALIST; HABIT #23: AVOID THE ONE-MISTAKE RULE; HABIT #24: AHAS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE; HABIT #25: TAKE THE CHALLENGE; INDEX; Copyright

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBook Central, viewed July 26, 2024).

ISBN:

1-61438-972-1