Intercultural Communication

What are the effects of cultural bias on our views?

• Where we belong

• What we do

• whom we consider to be “US” and “THEM”

What is intercultural communication?

• Communication between people of the same culture

• Communication between people from different cultural backgrounds

• Communication within a family

• Communication between individuals from the same workplace

Which of the following is a common barrier to intercultural communication?

• Cultural empathy

• Shared language

• Stereotyping

• Mutual understanding

What is an important skill in intercultural communication that involves understanding and respecting others' cultural perspectives?

• Cultural avoidance

• Cultural empathy

• Cultural ignorance

• Cultural bias

Which of the following is a cultural value that influences intercultural communication?

• Collectivism vs. individualism

• Local vs. global marketing

• Online vs. offline communication

• Long-term vs. short-term contracts

In intercultural communication, stereotyping can lead to:

• Cultural understanding

• Cultural appreciation

• Misinterpretation and prejudice

• Enhanced communication

In intercultural communication, cultural relativism is the concept of:

• Judging other cultures based on one's own cultural norms

• Understanding a culture from its own perspective

• Assuming all cultures are inferior to your own

• Using personal experiences to evaluate another culture

What is the globalization of communication often associated with?

• Decreased interaction between cultures

• Increased cultural isolation

• Enhanced opportunities for intercultural communication

• The disappearance of intercultural conflicts

Which of the following is NOT an element of culture that affects communication?

• Language

• Beliefs

• Non-verbal behavior

• Hair color

What does "high-context" communication emphasize?

• Direct, explicit messages

• Reliance on non-verbal cues and context

• Written communication

• Simple, straightforward speech