H) It helps to read about and learn

H) It helps to read about and learn about people's cultures and histories. If you know something about them, it shows that you care enough to take the time to find out about them. They also give you background information that will make it easier to ask questions that make sense. However, you don't have to be an expert on other people's culture to get to know them or to ask questions. People who are, themselves, from a culture are usually the best experts, anyway.I) By the way, it is easy to forget that the basis of any relationship is caring. Everyone wants to care and be cared about. Caring about people is what makes a relationship real. Don't let your awkwardness around cultural differences get in the way of caring about people.J) What making friends with people from other cultures ensures is not merely 'company and comfort', but rich learning experiences, the impact of which will be felt not only by you but others around you as well.(1) People would like to answer questions about their cultures if you show your interest and sincerity. (2) You should be more persistent and active while making friends with foreigners than you are with local people. (3) Besides companionship and emotional support, friends of other cultures can also offer you more learning experiences. (4) Rich experiences develop your personality and your skills of coping with different life situations. (5) If you find it embarrassed to attend a gathering of different cultural groups by yourself, you can ask a friend to accompany you. (6) Friends can support you, amuse you and share fun of life with you. (7) Before you take the trip to another part of the world, you should equip yourself with the basic knowledge of language, culture and customs there. (8) Friends with different cultural backgrounds enable you to develop an insight into their lifestyles and practices. (9) Background information acquired by reading enables you to raise relevant questions about someone's culture. (10) In spite of the embarrassment caused by cultural differences, care is still essential to the establishment of a true friendship between you and a friend of another culture.