Managing across border
How does culture affect the process of attribution in communication? Can you relate this to some experiences you have had with your classmates?
When the message reaches the receiver, it undergoes a transformation which is influenced by the receiver’s culture.
What is stereotyping? Give some examples. How might people stereotype you?
Stereotyping happen when a person assumes that every member of a society or subculture has the common characteristics. Take UK is an example.
Vietnamese often do nails
Chinese often open restaurant
Indian often are doctor
Asian often know martial art
What is the relationship between language and culture? How is it that people from different countries who speak the same language may still miscommunicate?
Language conveys culture, technologies and priorities. Language is inseparable from culture; language cannot be interpreted without an understanding of culture. Within a given language group are many sub-cultures that have their own interpretations of certain words or phrases, or who may have their own idioms or regional expressions
Give some examples of cultural differences in the interpretation of body language. What is the role of such nonverbal communication in business relationships?
Americans look straight at you when communicating, whereas the British keep your attention by looking away. Arabs prefer to touch and stand very close when communicating. Koreans speak more loudly to emphasize a point; Americans speak loudly when they are angry.
Improper non-verbal communication can add a significant level of noise to the communication process. The listener may attribute meaning to the noise that might damage the business relationship.
Explain the difference between monochronic and polychromic time systems. Use some examples to illustrate the differences and the role of time in intercultural communication.
Monochronic time systems have a linear system of time with a past, present and future. People in
When the message reaches the receiver, it undergoes a transformation which is influenced by the receiver’s culture.
What is stereotyping? Give some examples. How might people stereotype you?
Stereotyping happen when a person assumes that every member of a society or subculture has the common characteristics. Take UK is an example.
Vietnamese often do nails
Chinese often open restaurant
Indian often are doctor
Asian often know martial art
What is the relationship between language and culture? How is it that people from different countries who speak the same language may still miscommunicate?
Language conveys culture, technologies and priorities. Language is inseparable from culture; language cannot be interpreted without an understanding of culture. Within a given language group are many sub-cultures that have their own interpretations of certain words or phrases, or who may have their own idioms or regional expressions
Give some examples of cultural differences in the interpretation of body language. What is the role of such nonverbal communication in business relationships?
Americans look straight at you when communicating, whereas the British keep your attention by looking away. Arabs prefer to touch and stand very close when communicating. Koreans speak more loudly to emphasize a point; Americans speak loudly when they are angry.
Improper non-verbal communication can add a significant level of noise to the communication process. The listener may attribute meaning to the noise that might damage the business relationship.
Explain the difference between monochronic and polychromic time systems. Use some examples to illustrate the differences and the role of time in intercultural communication.
Monochronic time systems have a linear system of time with a past, present and future. People in