Microaggressions often arise through language, tone, or nonverbal cues that vary in meaning across cultures. Directness in communication may be seen as rude in some cultures but valued as honesty in others. Addressing this requires cultural competence training that helps individuals recognize when their words or behaviors might unintentionally offend someone from a different cultural background.
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