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  We all experience relationship conflict with friends, family, and co-workers. Conflict should be expected, but leaving this conflict unresolved is not helpful. Resources including Best Practices and Coaching Videos are readily available for clients. HOW TO SOLVE CONFLICT? Emily Burt, from the United Kingdom studying at the University of California-Berkeley, wrote these suggestions in  U.S. News & World Report : Communicate.  With your roommate or workplace colleagues, perhaps more than with anyone else. Make every effort to chat and get to know him or her. The more you know each other and find points in common, the easier it’s going to be to learn to share your space. Compromise . It’s highly unlikely that the two of you are going to miraculously have the same living and work habits, and a lot of the time you’re going to have to meet halfway. Spend Time Outside .Go out to eat, go to a movie, and look for healthy social activities. Learn From Each Other . Find out ho...

  Making friends and forming solid relationships almost always assures easier transition. These practical ideas will make a difference. Additional resources including Best Practices and Coaching Videos are readily available for clients. HOW DO I START CONVERSATIONS? The GCA Report measures your communication initiation tendencies, which considers your inclination to begin conversations, interact in new environments, engage through talking in relatively strange situations, not avoiding such opportunities, or feeling frustrated and anxious when faced with a diverse cultural or group condition. You may be high or low in this area (84% is the average), but in any case, you want to think about your enthusiasm, impulse, or drive to connect. If your scores are relatively low, and you don’t quite feel ready to meet socially or culturally diverse teams or individuals (you might feel scared or unsure), that is understandable. Be assured that launching out with a basic  hello script , fo...

  The best strategy to start your experience begins with goals, planning, and structure. SET GOALS Review your GCA Report. Start by making goals to improve your challenging areas (remember 84% is average) and consider sending this list to a sponsor or mentor. The Go Culture Guide (GCA Guide) is extremely valuable in enhancing everything from relationships to your workplace and classroom performance. Resources including Best Practices and Coaching Videos are readily available for clients   online cultural training MASTERING BASICS Find a place for personal time and study, and make a schedule. Having a routine helps adaptation. Ask when and how to speak up or write emails to the supervisors or professors. Each situation may be different, so inquire. Try to make comments in groups when it is timely. Even if you feel concerned over language, try anyway. At school, find out when a professor can visit (maybe office hours, or times before and after class). Some classes expe...