Do you know what I am doing? (thumbs up to the side – Hitch hiking). When I do this‚ most of you would think it means “good job”. But in the middle east‚ for example in Iran‚ it’s an insult similar to “the middle finger”. Good evening Madam Toastmaster‚ fellow toastmasters and guests‚ tonight let’s look at body language in different cultures. Do you agree that gestures can communicate as effectively as words? I agree. Some might argue‚ it maybe even more than words. However we must be aware different
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Useful Argumentative Essay Words and Phrases Examples of Argumentative Language Below are examples of signposts that are used in argumentative essays. Signposts enable the reader to follow our arguments easily. When pointing out opposing arguments (Cons): Opponents of this idea claim/maintain that… Those who disagree/ are against these ideas may say/ assert that… Some people may disagree with this idea‚ Some people may say that…however… When stating specifically why
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Occupational Therapy & People with Intellectual Disability from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Individual values are important in healthcare and it is important for providers to understand the concept of cultural competence to provide cross-cultural therapy for all clients. Francisco and Carlson (2002) pioneered a qualitative research study to determine how cultural differences and language barriers affect the quality of care within the realm of occupational therapy (OT). This study used the findings
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Introduction globalization is prevalent in the world business. Developing countries such as China and India have therefore‚ become appealing markets to foreign investors. It is anticipated that China and India will soon be the world’s biggest economies. Presently‚ eighty percent of the electronic goods globally are manufactured in china. This has resulted to more western companies wanting to invest in china as opposed to other countries. Unfortunately‚ there is intercultural management problem with the
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Evaluation of America’s Cultural Influence on the World. Jacqueline Gargiulo LIM College Abstract Culturally and politically‚ America has a strong impact on the world. The works of Matthew Parris and Raja Shehadeh portray offensive behavior by the United States which has impacted younger generations of Palestine and European Countries. Where Shehadeh’s work‚ What We Think of America (2)‚ indicates both an admiration and anger towards the United states‚ Parris’s work
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Cultural Differences COM360 December 23‚ 2013 Cultural Differences This paper will examine the differences in culture within the aspect of the film The Princess and the Frog. The cultural aspects of this film will be examined using Hall’s perspective of culture as a screen and Hofstede’s five dimensions. This paper will evaluate both cultural identity and culture bias in the film. It will explain the concept of cultural patterns and show what types of cultural patterns are present in the
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Discussion 1. Looking back at Hofstede’s dimensions of cultural differences (chapter 2‚ pg 39-41)‚ describe a significant difference between cultures that you have witnessed. Use the Geert Hofstede website links below to compare the two cultures in your example and describe the relative merits of the different approaches in an organizational situation. Main Hofstede Web site: http://www.geert-hofstede.com/ (page down for descriptions of the cultural dimensions) Compare two cultures: http://www.geert-hofstede
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Understanding the way other cultures interact with each other‚ their beliefs and views‚ and their personal business practices‚ will enable intercultural business to be a success. When traveling to another country on business‚ it’s always a good idea to interact with the people there and get to know the country as well as the laws. This will help with getting over culture shock that almost everyone endures. Being separated from family and friends‚ the food and entertainment that you are used to and
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Response to Chinese and Mexican Cultural Differences Nathan D. Smith for Dr. John Obradovich‚ Ph.D. BUSI -472 October 1‚ 2012 Response to Chinese and Mexican Cultural Differences The comparison between the Chinese and Mexican cultures is an interesting and fascinating one. I do agree that music and dancing is a vital part of the Mexican culture. Mexicans will use any event or situation as a reason to have a celebratory party. All
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The theory of cultural imperialism in media is where one culture controls another‚ forcing it ’s culture to change to the controlling one . This theory is said to have first developed in the mid-twentieth century‚ and initially it was a response to the changes society was undergoing after the development of improved telecommunications. Various terms such as "media imperialism"‚ "structural imperialism"‚ and "cultural dependency and domination"‚ (L. White) have all been used
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