Mix with other cultures: you might surprise yourself The ethnic mix on Alberta Avenue is a learning opportunity The Alberta Avenue neighborhood is a mosaic of ethnicities with their different worldviews. For some, this mix of foreign perspectives is difficult to understand and can even be scary. What is missing is an opportunity for cross-cultural interaction necessary to succeed in our modern world. As globalization expands, we must be able to interact positively with people from different cultures to lead fulfilling lives that extend our potential. The flow of information between countries is increasing. There is increased consumption of entertainment worldwide, as well as the spread of consumer goods. Traveling beyond North America reveals that many countries are very homogeneous compared to the multicultural nature of Canada. Canadian multiculturalism is very evident in the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood. Rather than treating it with suspicion, we should view it as a great learning opportunity. It allows positive interaction with different ways of thinking...