Bridging Differences in Cross-cultural Communication

What types of statements represent best practices that can help you improve your intercultural communication?

-Set up team rules for intercultural communication -Look for intersections as well as dissimilarities with people of other cultures -Understand your own culture and communication style -Show respect for people through your words and actions

What key variables are elements of the concept of culture?

-Culture is about the way of life of groups of people in a specific context -Culture includes both visible and invisible variables -Culture may vary within subgroups

What are appropriate solutions for overcoming barriers in cross-cultural business communication?

-Make yourself consciously aware of the messages you communicate -Be curious about other cultures and educate yourself -Recognize and manage stereotypes and judgments

What are the advantages of using models of cultural dimensions in intercultural communication?

-They make cross-cultural communication more successful -They provide a common vocabulary to talk about cultural differences -They help you understand more about your own culture and those of others

1.High-context culture 2.Relational culture 3.Low-context culture 4.Task-oriented culture

1.Nonverbal communication may sometimes be more important than what's being said 2.Goals are expected to be achieved through building trust and showing loyalty 3.Communication is mostly verbal, direct, and to the point 4.Individual schedule management, meeting of deadlines, and independent achievement are encouraged