Cultural Communications

Culture is defined by shared __________

• attitudes

• customs

• beliefs

• all of the above

This barrier occurs not only because of differences but also in the forms of a variety of dialects.

• Values and Beliefs

• Norms

• Stereotypes

• Language

Thinking about our own culture, our group behavior as the standard against all the other groups. One’s own cultural experience unintentionally makes us to feel that our culture is distinctive.

• Cultural Lag

• Xenocentrism

• Ethnocentrism

• Racism

How can we overcome cross cultural communication barriers? Check all that apply.

• Promote positive reception of cultural divergences

• Accepting and adapting the different culture

• Provide space for mutual respect

• Open to new ideas

What is not a cross cultural communication barrier?

• Promoting positive reception of cultural divergences

• Language

• Norms

• Stereotypes

It is any negative image or preconceived notions on a particular community and identity.

• Language

• Stereotyping

• Norms

• Values and Beliefs

In India, shaking the head left and right means...

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

• None of them

In Brazil, showing the thumb held upwards, means everything "OK" and in France means...

• Yes

• Ok

• Number "One"

• No

Which of the following is considered as measure of one's credibility in Japan?

• Good-character

• Self-Confidence

• Verbal Communication Skills

• All of the above

What is generally the best way to influence an important decision in the Philippines

• Through entertainment and gifts

• Persuade high level management to get a top-down decision

• Build consensus among lower levels and get agreement from the bottom up

• None of them.