Learning about one’s cultural heritage, values, and customs can be a meaningful journey of self-discovery that promotes mutual respect for diverse cultures. For individuals of European descent, exploring their heritage can help foster cultural appreciation and minimize the risk of cultural appropriation. 1. Conduct Family…

  Recently, an esteemed colleague whom I highly respect and admire sent a promotional email that incorporated elements of the Hawaiian language to highlight individualistic cultural principles. Initially, I felt uncomfortable as I had made a similar mistake in the past by unintentionally misrepresenting Hawaiian…