X. An Internationally-Minded Person
In the end, I would like to identify ten qualities that define an internationally-minded person.
1. You should feel as comfortable with differences as you do with similarities, when it comes to horizontal feelings, like friendship or partnership. But vertical feelings, such as superiority or inferiority, should not be embraced. Here I would like to look at xenophobia. Some people feel xenophobic. If they see a person who looks different (from a different country or race), they feel scared that that different person might hurt them. This is a big misunderstanding and like all phobias, it is based on an unreasonable fear. In an extreme case someone might hurt another simply because they thought the other person might hurt them. . . and all because of their imagination or phobia. This is the first thing you should avoid if you want to become an internationally-minded person. Remove xenophobia -- or any type of phobia -- as much as you can. You should feel as comfortable with different people as you do with similar people.
Let me give you an example. Suppose in a different country you enter an elevator and push the button for the 142nd floor - your destination. However, the elevator stops at the second floor, and a very strange man or woman enters. You can't tell which. The person could be a very beautiful young lady, a handsome young man, or a very dangerous man or woman. But you cannot tell, because the person is wearing a hood and a robe. You can't even see the person's face. Perhaps you can barely see the chin of the person, but you still cannot tell the person's sex. The hood and robe are not just black and white, but colorfully decorated. That person pushes the button for the 143rd floor and it will take about four minutes to get there. How would you behave? If you want to feel comfortable during the four minutes, instead of feeling scared or xenophobic, why not try to create a comfortable atmosphere by communicating with the person positively and peacefully? Just tbinking of yourself is not good enough if you want to live comfortably and peacefully with other people.
2.You should not measure other things or others only by your own standards. If you go to other countries and want to buy clothes or shoes, their measurements may be different. So are value systems. In one country a so-called "popular" face looks "just "just so", but in another country the popular face may be very different. The definition of beauty varies from one country to another. Value systems are different, too, so don't just judge other things or other people only with your owm measurements.
3. You should be able to accept things as they are and to describe them not only subjectively but also objectively. If you could analyze what a thing is and how and why it is formed, the world would benefit by you. Even more, if you could predict the future from this accurate analysis, you would trully be valuable. In other words, you should be able to accept reality, and to cope with it.
4. Never impose any idea, ideology, custom, behavior, or value system upon others, or threaten to do so in any form. Rather, try to understand others.
5. Don't judge others when you know little about them. Don't jusge solely on appearances, either. Prejudice is not a trait of the internationally-minded person. It is natural to form some kind of image of another person. But do your best to eliminate prejudice.
6. You should constantly strive to broaden and deepen your knowledge towards whatever you encounter. During your life, you are apt to encounter different things. If you go to other countries, you will likely face many things which are completely different. Study about them. Try to broaden and deepen your knowledge so that you can develop a better understanding and gain wisdom about dealing with something new.
7. Be sensitive, alert, and considerate towards those you encounter, so they don't feel left out, lonely, or ostracized. But never try to interfere with their personal matters -- especially in their decision-making and privacy -- unless you are invited to do so. You should practice both concepts: "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you" and conversely "Don't treat others in a way you wouldn't like to be treated yourself". The first concept is based on a basic western motto, whereas the second takes a more eastern approach. However, sometimes even if you treat others the way you would like to be treated, it may still turn out to be bad for them, if their measurements or value systems are different. So you have to consider beforhand what the value systems are. Then you can reconsider your action or behavior and act properly. The same thinking can be applied to the concept of "Don't treat others in a way you wouldn't like to be treated yourself". Sometimes you may think "I wouldn't want someone to do this to me, so I shouldn't do this to others". However, it may turn out that you should have done it to the particular person after all, because in his or her culture it is very important to behave so. So first you must study basic value systems. Then you can take proper action.
8. Be creative and constructive, and constantly try to think of ways to meet the needs of others.
9. Never try to hurt anyone. Indeed, do your best to persuade all human beings not to hurn each other. But if you or someone else hurts someone by mistake, try to understand the reason - why, so that it doesn't happen again.
10. Remember that in the world there is not just a single point of view. There is yours, yes. But there are also more than what you can anticipate, and more than you can imagine. Don't think that the world evolves around you. Self-centered ideas are not appreciated by others, so be considerate also for those who are quiet, hesitant, and reserved. Stand in other people's shoes. Develop your thoughts. Develop your empathy.
Then, you will be a true internationally-minded person. And the world will be a better place because of it.

--taken from WHERE ARE AMERICANISM AND JAPANISM GOING?
WHERE ARE AMERICANISM AND JAPANISM GOING?