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Ethnocentric

usgb/ˌeθnəʊˈsentrɪk/Volume
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Misunderstanding RiskPlay
Using 'ethnocentric' can imply negative judgment, be cautious not to offend when discussing cultures. SlideWhen you called their customs 'primitive', it sounded ethnocentric.
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In conversations promoting diversity and inclusion, avoid 'ethnocentric' language to show respect. SlideAn ethnocentric comment could disrupt our multicultural team's harmony.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
'Ethnocentric' has a negative connotation; it often implies ignorance or intolerance. SlideHer ethnocentric remarks on food showed a lack of cultural sensitivity.
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