Executive summary: Cross-cultural interactions (CCIs) in the EA community can lead to minor but common issues for non-Western EAs, and the author provides low-confidence suggestions for improving these interactions.
Key points:
Meta-conversations can help deconfuse uncomfortable CCIs by discussing the interaction itself.
Avoid jokes or backhanded compliments about names or language skills, as they can be subtle acts of exclusion.
Western EAs should be mindful of norm hijacking in non-Western settings and adapt to local customs when appropriate.
Non-Western EA organizers should design and enforce norms that balance comfort for their target audience with program goals.
When addressing norm violations or cultural conflicts, consider private conversations and seek advice from community health resources if needed.
EA professional norms and codes of conduct should take precedence over potentially conflicting local cultural norms.
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Executive summary: Cross-cultural interactions (CCIs) in the EA community can lead to minor but common issues for non-Western EAs, and the author provides low-confidence suggestions for improving these interactions.
Key points:
Meta-conversations can help deconfuse uncomfortable CCIs by discussing the interaction itself.
Avoid jokes or backhanded compliments about names or language skills, as they can be subtle acts of exclusion.
Western EAs should be mindful of norm hijacking in non-Western settings and adapt to local customs when appropriate.
Non-Western EA organizers should design and enforce norms that balance comfort for their target audience with program goals.
When addressing norm violations or cultural conflicts, consider private conversations and seek advice from community health resources if needed.
EA professional norms and codes of conduct should take precedence over potentially conflicting local cultural norms.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.