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==Certain Forms of Recognition Don't Work for Everyone== | ==Certain Forms of Recognition Don't Work for Everyone== | ||
''We need to be culturally sensitive and know our communities'' | |||
*Public exposure can be awkward for certain contributors. Some people are private | *Public exposure can be awkward for certain contributors. Some people are private | ||
*Try to communicate in a way that's appropriate to the culture you've working in. Don't be overly excited if the situation doesn't call for it. | *Try to communicate in a way that's appropriate to the culture you've working in. Don't be overly excited if the situation doesn't call for it. | ||
*Think about the kinds of swag that you send to people. Realize that a tshirt in some places is considered identity, while other contributors are tired of getting the same stuff. Send swag appropriately, and don't overdo it or underdo it. (see Contribution Toolbox for more on swag) | *Think about the kinds of swag that you send to people. Realize that a tshirt in some places is considered identity, while other contributors are tired of getting the same stuff. Send swag appropriately, and don't overdo it or underdo it. (see Contribution Toolbox for more on swag) | ||
*Be transparent and communicate out the way people can take on new roles and new privileges in the community. Be consistent in your "asks." | *Be transparent and communicate out the way people can take on new roles and new privileges in the community. Be consistent in your "asks." | ||