Abigail
Fear of foreign cultures is not a new thing. You are half way cured by admitting you feel this way because you see you have a problem. The Euro-centric belief system that existed in colonial days has caused a lot of socio-psychological problems and this continues to affect many people's belief systems today. Perhaps you are feeling superior to other cultures or even inferior - but find a friend from another culture and read up on other cultures and cross-cultural world history. Knowledge, compassion and understanding will help you deal with others in a rational way. Racism is transgenerational and must be addressed by this generation so that humanity can live in relative peace in the future. If you have children - think about them...I respect your honesty. Open your heart to humanity. Good luck.