The role of body language in intercultural communication Despite the fact that the majority of gestures can be universally deciphered, there are considerable differences in body languages in different cultures. Thus the process of intercultural communication requires great tact and consideration to the behavioral patterns typical of other countries. Here are some brief pointers concerning body language variations and gestures in cultures which differ from Western (US/UK notably) behaviour. People
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COM-120 February 16, 2014 Intercultural Communication Paper I chose to write about the movie Avatar. Avatar is a science fiction movie set in the 22nd century. The film's title refers to a genetically engineered Na'vi body with the mind of a remotely located human, and is used to interact with the natives of Pandora. The story centers around a paraplegic marine named Jake Sully. Jake’s twin brother was a scientist on the planet Pandora, and part of an avatar program. When his brother died
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Intercultural Communication August 21, 2013 The example of poor intercultural communication between the United States of America and Mexico is how the communication significantly affected foreign policy and international commerce between the two countries. Mexico is a country of intercultural significance and neighbors the United States of America. The United States of America is traditional and within the country, many cultures exist. The work ethic and language, within intercultural communication
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plays the most important role during the intercultural communication, so it is very useful to speak others’ language. If I can speak other people’s language, they will feel warm and may think I am sincere. Even though I cannot master that language in a short time, it is better to learn a little than knowing nothing. 2. Culture Besides the language, learning other people’s culture is also very important. Because language is just a tool of communication, what people care more about are the ideas
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Intercultural Communication Plan for a Multicultural Classroom Instructor Dr. Ashley Berger July 25, 2012 Intercultural Communication Plan for a Multicultural Classroom This paper on Intercultural Communication Plan for a Multicultural Classroom is going to look on the importance of early education educators creating a multicultural classroom that will include all the different ethnic groups. This it will help to create a learning environment that will help all the students. In my experience
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Intercultural Communication (Spring 2015) Moodle Title: BA3H HM302 Date: 22nd May, 2015 Words Count: 3982 Table of Content Table of Content 2 Introduction 3 Comparison between dimensions of American and Japanese culture 4 Background of cultures 4 Power Distance 7 Individualism v.s. Collectivism 9 Masculinity v.s. Femininity 11 Uncertainty Avoidance 13 Long-Term Orientation 15 Important issues during business negotiations in Japan 16 Greetings 16 Time 17
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Please answer following questions: 1) Briefly define a monochronic culture. 2) Briefly define a polychronic culture. 3) What is meant by a Low Context Culture? 4) What is meant by a High Context Culture? 5) The basis of monochronic cultures is the time-line. What is the basis of polychronic cultures? 6) Explain what is meant by "monochronic cultures use short-term relationships". 7) What is meant by monochronic cultures tend to want "mastery over nature"? 8) How do monochronic and polychronic
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- Son attitude: Elle devra jouer sur sa bonne éducation. Ne pas mettre les mains dans les poches par exemple, et ne pas mâcher de chewing-gum. - Sa tenue vestimentaire : Beaucoup plus formelle et beaucoup moins conventionnelle qu’aux Etats-Unis, les français apprécient les gens qui prennent soin d’eux, notamment dans le cadre du travail. Ils apprécient la mode. A savoir : la tenue décontractée est néanmoins privilégiée dans les jeunes entreprises. Ensuite Elizabeth devra s’exprimer oralement
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Intercultural communication qstns 1. Article Reviews (Review only one article): (10%) Access the Intercultural Communication Reader by L Samovar which is on soft copy on Blackboard. Pick one article from either Chapter 1 or 3 for review. Ch. 01 – Understanding and Applying Intercultural McDaniel & Samovar Ch. 01 – Intercultural Communication in a Globalized Saint-Jacques Ch. 01 – “Harmony Without Uniformity” Miike Ch. 01 – Relevance and Application of Intercultural Korzenny Ch.
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Intercultural Communication Nefertari Trantham-Wright University of Phoenix Don Case - COM/360 December 19, 2011 Intercultural Communication The distinction of the ideology is one of the main reasons of disagreements and conflicts in the intercultural communications. In one cultures the purpose of interaction is more important than a dialogue in others – the situation is contrary. When we say ideology we mean the concept of reality that is shared by special concerning culture or an ethnic
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