This document outlines an identity negotiation perspective on intercultural perception. It discusses primary identities formed through socialization that are fixed over time, as well as situational identities that are context-dependent and changeable. These include cultural, ethnic, gender, personal, role, relational, facework, and symbolic identities. The document also presents a theory of identity negotiation with 10 core assumptions about how identities are formed and influenced by symbolic communication and group inclusion. It aims to explore obtaining accurate knowledge between cultural identities and emphasizes mindful intercultural communication using knowledge, motivation, and skills.