CHISMIS NI THERESE: Intercultural Comm Barriers

This episode focuses on ethnocentrism and stereotyping, aiming to debunk myths surrounding the unheard minority. The discussion sheds light on the diverse cultures present in the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of not establishing a cultural hierarchy. El shares his workplace challenges, particularly regarding language and communication barriers, as well as the hindrance caused by stereotypes based on physical characteristics, which often impede meaningful conversations. He highlights the frequency of such occurrences in new job environments, and emphasizes the significance of media representation and its impact.Drawing from his firsthand experience, he offers key insights on how to avoid these circumstances, learning from the experiences of others and remaining open to understanding. Enrico “El” Feria is a skilled multimedia professional from Pampanga. With a Bachelorof Arts in multimedia studies, he possesses a solid academic foundation in the field. Herecently completed an Associate in Arts program at the University of the Philippines, furtherexpanding his knowledge and skills. Elʼs expertise lies in voice-over work, where he hascontributed to numerous educational materials, and currently, he works as a video editor for areal estate company in Manila—a workplace of diverse culture and English as a firstlanguage—, applying his multimedia proficiency to create captivating visuals.