gh-1447: Added section for multicultural communication.#1459
gh-1447: Added section for multicultural communication.#1459Lincoln-developer wants to merge 1 commit intopython:mainfrom
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| - Acknowledge diverse communication styles due to varying cultural or professional backgrounds. Respectfully challenge ideas in technical discussions. | ||
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| Social Rules for Respectful Communication |
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Oh, I recognise these, I happened to read https://www.recurse.com/social-rules just a couple of weeks ago :)
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Thanks, @hugovk ! Yes, these social rules reflect similar principles from various communities, including the Recurse Center. They resonate well with the values we aim to foster here. I appreciate you pointing that out!
| - Assume positive intent, especially when language barriers exist. If something seems offensive, consider the possibility of unintended meaning. | ||
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| - Instead of: *"Why do you think it’s the wrong answer?"* |
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I don't see how this question does not assume good faith. I sometimes use a question like this when I'm not sure why someone thinks something is problematic.
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Thank you, @JelleZijlstra, for the insight! You're right that the question itself might not inherently suggest bad faith. The intent here was to offer a softer rephrasing that encourages open dialogue while minimizing any potential misunderstandings, especially across different communication styles. I appreciate your perspective.
| - Non-English speakers can utilize LLMs to ensure clarity and appropriate tone. | ||
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| - *"Use LLMs to rewrite messages, as direct translations from certain native languages can sometimes sound harsh."* |
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I would disagree with this point. Better a best effort by a non-native speaker (I am one!) than megacorp-pushed ecologically-ruinous anti-worker chatbots.
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| - Be mindful of habits that may alienate others in collaborative spaces. | ||
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| 5.1 **No Well-Actually’s** |
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Adding some tips for native and non-native English speakers would help contributors and reviewers to be successful. This pull request achieves this by introducing a section about success tips for multicultural communication.
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