Perspectives in the Humanities Discussion Post

1. What values do the humanities hold for you or your career goals? The values societies hold for me are educational for my future career. Humanities provides different ways to understand lifestyles that differ from my own. For me to be successful in my future career, it will be vital for me to be able to communicate with others effectively and understand and respect their viewpoints. Understanding and respecting others' perspectives in conversations and situations will significantly benefit my future career. 2. How do you think they apply to your professional life? Personally, humanities will help me be a better communicator. It's easy to judge those whose opinions or viewpoints differ from ours quickly. However, being able to step back in a situation and analyze it can help me be a better person in general, helping me be an effective communicator and also helping me to remove any biased opinions or stereotyping behavior I may hold. Humanities will make me a better person professionally. Humanities will allow me to want to understand a situation or a person rather than judge and assume. 3. What skills do you think the humanities can teach you Humanities will give me communication skills and patience regarding wanting to develop an understanding of others or a conversation. Different cultures have different expectations as far as time and power. We all come from different backgrounds and have different interpretations of how a conversation should go according to social cues. Different cultures and beliefs operate off of different logics. Understanding the Humanities with education and exposure will teach me how to communicate effectively. However, I am sure there is more to learn than I have to listen alone.