Essay On Diversity In America

Coming to America from my native born country of Afghanistan was definitely a change to get a grasp of. Growing up here, diversity is very common. I believe United States is definitely a melting pot. We have people from all over the world settle here to create a better life. Growing up in the city of Saint Louis, I would say that diversity was a very common thing. I lived in a street where their were elderly American folks, African -Americans, Mexicans, and Bosnians. I was exposed to a diverse group of people at an early age. Low income communities such as the ones I have lived in tends to be the most diverse as oppose to living in Ladue where their the superior white race is the most common. Diversity is something that I have been comfortable with my whole life, being exposed to it as soon as I came to America definitely has shaped my mentality on this subject in a positive manner. During High school and my college life I have worked at various jobs such as Steak N’ Shake,
One thing I do is ask a lot of questions, I’am curious person who likes to get to know people so I can have a better relationship with them whether it is at work or someone who might be a potential friend. Communication is the key to learning about different people. Diversity is not something that can be trained I think that individual has to have a open mind in order accept people from all walks of life. Diversity is the most important asset of an organization can have, especially now days since diversity in the workplace is increasing. in my line of duty, I also train individuals when they first start out and I always try to make them feel comfortable to be themselves, that's the only way we can have honest and open discussion . Diversity is much more than where you come from, your sexual orientation, sex, or skin color; It is our beliefs, qualities, morals,education, goals. All these contributes to the work environment