A Journey of Life: Navigating Cultural Differences between Indonesian and American Contexts
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In this Autoethnography, the researcher investigates a complex interaction between two cultures, Indonesian and American, with the aim of delving deeper into the researcher's personal experience of the cultural diversity of both cultures and exploring the complexities and diverse cultural landscapes and how these differences can be overcome. This autoethnography represents the way discovery of how I navigate the cultural clash between Indonesians and Americans contexts as the result of my experience working with American NGO for the first time. This autoethnography study narrates the story of how communication skills and cultural sensitivity hold prior aspects to navigate the differences by reflecting on the experience.
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