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a. Fruit. Provide high amounts of vitamins and minerals.

b. Vegetables. Contain fiber that reduces the risk of heart disease and some cancer.

c. Grains. Contain carbohydrates that produce steady, ongoing energy.

d. Legumes. Great sources of protein, fiber, iron, and B vitamins.

First, make a conscious attempt to remember the name by focusing on the name and not the impression you are making of that person.

Second, try to use the name you just learned in the conversation by saying it when acknowledging that person.

Smile/Sit still: Periodically smiling suggests interest and acceptance.

Open posture: Keep an open poture so that speaker doesn't think that you are judging the message.

Forward lean/Face the speaker directly: Show that you are into what the person is saying by leaning forward. Also, line up both shoulders with speaker.

Touch: Just a light touch on the arm to communicate warmth.

Eye contact: Concentrate on the speaker but don't stare. Use periodic eye contact.

Nod your head: Do it slowly and every now and then to convey that you are understanding.

a. Self-awareness: By learning more about others I learn more about myself because I compare and contrast others experiences and viewpoints with my own helping my life development.

b. Learning and critical thinking: When all persons in a room think alike, then no thinking is being done. We expand our mind by learning new concepts and ideas and one way to do this is to socialize with people that are different than us.

c. Creative thinking: Diversity allowes me to be able to see things from new and different perspectives. Which helps me to find solutions outside of my personal traditional beliefs.

d. Career preparation and success: The world is becoming more globalized meaning that now more than ever I will probably end up working on an environment where there are people from different cultures, ethnicity, and backgrounds. So being able to work with different kinds of people is a must have skill.

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