Communicating Differently with Different Groups

I do find myself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures. I tend to speak a little slower and upbeat. I try not to use a lot of non-verbal gestures and try to listen and ask as much questions as I can to make sure there is not miscommunication in our conversation. When speaking to people who have disabilities, I try to give them eye contact and not look at their disability. I do this because I do not want them to feel I am being disrespectful. I am most confident when I am in a conversation and the subject at hand is something I know very well. If I do not know the subject well, I tend to let others take the lead and chime in as needed. I do always try to be respectful when talking to all groups of people, and more conscious of what I do and say. It can be hard sometimes to communicate with different groups and cultures because you are not sure what is correct or too much, or not enough. I feel as long as I am being respectful, empathetic, and an active listener, then I am doing my part as an effective communicator.