In this introductory session about cultural differences Duane H. Elmer:

- shares a quotation from "Miracle of Dialogue" which had influenced him and caused him to ponder about what was involved in human relations;

- shares his experience as a peacemaker;

- points out that in the matter of cultural differences, differences often cause  problems; 

- asks students to answer the question  "Which is the greater sin: to tell a lie or to lose your temper?";

- asks students to solve a cultural puzzle and make a decision; 

- asks students to share what he would need to know if he decided to live in Russia.