After returning home, I enrolled at State University. After settling into my dorm, I began to form a relationship with my new roommate. To protect his privacy, I will call my roommate "X". X grew up in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. He claims to be an atheist and is very knowledgeable about the topics of debate between Christians and atheists. As I built a relationship with him, I learned that he grew up in a family where his father was never around. He was a successful athlete, student, and musician, and he took many of his trophies and awards with him to college. He speaks openly about himself and his achievements. He recently told me about a void that has always existed in his life. He said he always felt like he had to perform to get his mother's attention and affection and that deep down he always dreamed that he would be so successful that his father would return. Unfortunately, his father never returned. Until now, I have been thinking about how I communicate with him. Many mistakes can be made in communication that can ruin a relationship or turn people away from God. Communication is not just spoken and written words; many elements are involved in communication. Communication elements can be classified into three main types. These types are verbal, non-verbal and language acts. As the name suggests, verbal communication consists of word choice and tone. In every culture, there are words that have positive or negative connotations. By choosing words carefully, a positive and healthy relationship can be built and maintained. In the case of X, who had problems with his father, I took care of ...... middle of paper ...... his choice to accept or refuse the gift of Christ. I will read Romans 10:9-10 and make sure he understands how special he is. I will emphasize how God is a loving father and has always loved him. I will talk about how God will never leave him (Deuteronomy 31:6). Since X was raised in a competitive culture, I will ensure that he understands that he cannot earn his salvation, but that it can only be achieved through the gift of Christ. Then I would give him some time to think about it and make sure he understands it completely. I would pray for him silently, and if he wanted to make a decision for Christ, I would pray with him and help him express his feelings to God. The rest of the work would be up to the Holy Spirit.BIBLIOGRAPHYLivermore, David A. 2010. Leading with Cultural Intelligence: The New Secret to Success. New York: American Management Association.