Cross Cultural Collaboration, Inc.

Ms. Sharmila Ghosh,

Your December 6, 2007, workshop at Palomar Medical Center on "understanding dimensions of cultural interactions" was both stimulating and informative. I am sorry that your presentation was not better attended and that so many of those present were obliged to leave early because of other commitments. Unfortunately the one hour time period that you were allotted was too short and hardly did your message or your expertise justice.

We all live in a world where barriers of time and space are shrinking and cross cultural interactions are becoming commonplace. As cultural differences may breed misunderstanding, distrust and even hatred, it is of paramount importance that these interactions start with commonalities, supported by sensitivity and respect. But most important of all, of course, is a true understanding of our differences, which can facilitate the development of new and more successful approaches. Your talk provided us with a framework for better understanding different cultures, and your simulation games brought to life the concepts which you were trying to teach. I personally have benefited from your workshop and would be interested in attending future presentations.

H. R. Rinderknecht, MD