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	<h1>Sterotype Threat</h1>

<p>Stereotype threat is definitely a situation that prevails amongst immigrants in today's time. I have personally experienced this feeling when I first moved to the States. Despite having studied in the best schools in India and being well versed in English, I faced some challenges in communicating my thoughts clearly. I felt people in the US were better at communicating in English as it was the primary language of communication. When I wouldd be in meetings or conversing with my fellow classmates/colleagues, I would have to really think carefully about what I was going to say. On the other hand, when I would be around my Indian friends, I faced no hesitation. Looking back at this, I think I might have been a victim of stereotype threat! Over the years, I have overcome my hesitation and apprehension and am able to communicate my thoughts with ease and clarity. <commit_msg>updated cultural blog<commit_after><!DOCTYPE html>

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	<h1>Sterotype Threat</h1>

<p>Stereotype threat is definitely a situation that prevails in today's time. I have personally experienced this feeling when I first moved to the States. Although I was well-versed in English and able to communicate effectively I was very conscious to express my opinions at times. During classes or in meetings, I would hold back on voicing my opinions. I think the reason for this hesitation was the fact that I was now in a new environment with a different culture as compared to where I was from, and I wasn't really sure out about how I would be perceived. Although this didn't affect my grades, it was something that bothered me.</p> <p>It is the perception that is built into us that makes us think that we aren't equal to the next person. I eventually outgrew this hesiation when I realized everyone else around me was starting at the same level and this made be more comfortable and confident as time progressed. My only recommendation for this situation is the realization that everyone else around you is feeling the same and it just takes one to break the barrier which will make everyone feel at ease. 
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