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Intercultural Sensitivity Scale
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Below is a series of statements concerning intercultural communication. There are no right or wrong answers. Please work quickly and record your first impression by indicating the degree to which you agree or disagree with the statement. This scale should be completed before and after the spring academy. Please fill it in and send it right away.
Thank you for your cooperation.

|5 = strongly agree | |
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|4 = agree | |
| |Please put the number corresponding to your |
|3 = uncertain |answer in the blank before the statement |
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|2 = disagree | |
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|1 = strongly disagree | |
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__4__ 1. I enjoy interacting with people from different cultures.
__2__ 2. I think people from other cultures are narrow-minded.
__4__ 3. I am pretty sure of myself in
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