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# Cultural affection should begin with curiosity...
> Cultural affection should begin with curiosity rather than idealization. Gratitude toward a community becomes meaningful when it supports translation, participation, reciprocal learning, and respect for the difference within the group being praised.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Late-Night Callers on Purpose, Recovery, and Personal Power - Workbook|Late-Night Callers on Purpose, Recovery, and Personal Power]]
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“Cultural affection should begin with curiosity rather than idealization. Gratitude toward a community becomes meaningful when it supports translation, participation, reciprocal learning, and respect for the difference within the group being praised.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-cultural-affection-should-group-being-praised
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