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TA3.1 I am aware of ways of coping with ambiguous situations even when these give rise to inner moral conflicts that are serious for me BF3.1 I make use of my knowledge and understanding to inform tact- fully, support and encourage others in an intercultural group. I consist- ently adopt behaviour that mini- mizes the risk of offending or hurt- BF3.2 I do adapt my behaviour to different situations and interaction CA3.1 I have a good over

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2 Intermediate TA2.1 I now see the uncertainties that can arise from intercultural en- counters as an interesting challenge, provided that the issues involved are not sensitive for me BF2.1 I adapt my behaviour in new situations, taking account of lessons learnt in previous intercultural situ- ations. I sometimes adopt the be- haviour patterns of others, rather than waiting for them to adopt mine BF2.2 My behaviour is now in- fluenced by princi

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TA1.1 When uncertainty arises from cultural difference, I adopt a tolerant attitude as long as the issue BF1.1 I take events as they come, doing what seems right at the time BF1.2 I hope that others will event- ually adapt t to the way I do things CA1.1 I know that others may com- municate in ways I am not familiar CA1.2 When people communicate in ways I do not understand I try in an unsystematic way to take part.

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