INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

What is intercultural communication?

• Talking to people in Asia

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  Talking to people from your own town
  

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  Sharing ideas with people from different cultures
  

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  Cooperating with people with different beliefs

Why is intercultural communication important?

• It helps us argue better

• It helps us respect and understand others

• It helps us follow directions

• It helps us avoid peace

What can cause problems in intercultural communication?

• Differences in language and traditions

• The same food and clothes

• Similar customs and beliefs

• Knowing the same place

What is one good way to improve intercultural communication?

• Only speak your language

• Learn about other people’s culture

• Watch other languages

• Ignore the other culture

What is the first stage of intercultural development?

• Denial

• Defense

• Acceptance

• Adaptation

Which stage means someone feels threatened by different cultures?

• Defense

• Adaptation

• Minimization

• Denial

What does "Minimization" mean in intercultural stages?

• Saying all cultures are the same

• Hating all other cultures

• Accepting all differences

• Learning a new language

Which stage shows that someone begins to see and value differences?

• Acceptance

• Adaptation

• Integration

• Minimization

What stage means someone can act and speak in a way that fits another culture?

• Acceptance

• Adaptation

• Integration

• Minimization

Why should students learn about intercultural communication?

• To be better in fights

• To avoid group work

• To keep their own culture only

• To understand and work well with others