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Communicating

in a World of Diversity

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Learning Objectives
Discuss the challenges and opportunities of
intercultural communication
Define culture and explain how it is learned
Define ethnocentrism and stereotyping, then
give three suggestions for overcoming these
limiting mindsets

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Learning Objectives
Explain the importance of recognizing
cultural variations and list eight categories of
cultural differences
Identify the steps you can take to improve
your intercultural communication skills
List seven methods for writing clearly in
multi-language business environments
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Communication
in a Diverse World
The concept of diversity
Individual characteristics
Individual experiences

Intercultural communication
Cultural backgrounds
Cultural differences
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Opportunities in a Global
Marketplace
New customers
New labor sources
New job possibilities

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Advantages of a Diverse
Workforce
Connect with customers
Expand talent pool

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Challenges of Intercultural
Communication
Motivating employees
Communicating with employees
Promoting harmony and cooperation

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Enhancing Sensitivity to
Culture and Diversity
Understanding the concept of culture
Overcoming ethnocentrism and
stereotyping
Accepting variations in a diverse world
Adapting to other business cultures
Adapting to U.S. business culture
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The Concept of Culture


Shared system
Priorities
Behaviors
Rules

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Characteristics of
Cultures
Cultural assumptions
Automatic
Coherent
Complete

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Negative Cultural
Attitudes
Ethnocentrism
Xenophobia
Stereotyping

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What Is Cultural
Pluralism?
Accepting multiple cultures
Avoiding assumptions
Avoiding judgments
Acknowledging distinctions

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Recognizing Variations
in a Diverse World
Contextual

Age

Legal and ethical

Gender

Social

Religion

Nonverbal

Ability

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Cultural Context
Decision making practices
Problem solving techniques
Negotiating styles

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Legal and Ethical


Behavior
Seek common ground
Withhold judgment
Send honest messages
Respect differences

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Social Behavior
Differences
Work and success
Roles and status
Use of manners
Concepts of time
Future orientation
Openness and inclusiveness
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Nonverbal Differences
Greetings and touching
Personal space
Facial expressions
Eye contact
Posture
Formality
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Differences in Age
Youth-oriented
Senior-oriented
Multi-generational

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Gender Differences
Existing workplace cultures
Communication styles

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Religious Differences
Personal beliefs
Workplace issues

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Ability Differences
Assistive technologies
Customers
Colleagues
Employees

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Adapt to Other Cultures


Acknowledge your biases
Ignore the Golden Rule
Be tolerant, respectful, and flexible
Practice patience and keep a sense
of humor

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U.S. Business Culture


Individualism
Equality
Privacy and personal space
Time and schedules
Religious beliefs
Communication styles
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Improving Intercultural
Communication
Study other cultures and languages
Respect communication styles
Speak and write clearly
Listen carefully to others
Use interpreters or translators
Help others adapt to your culture
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Studying Other Cultures


Social customs
Clothing and food
Political patterns
Religion and social beliefs
Economics and business
Ethics, values, and laws
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Learning Languages
Facilitate communication
Promote business relationships

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Respecting Communication
Preferences
Degree of formality
Level of directness
Writing or speaking

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Writing Clearly
Clear Language

Conciseness

Transitional Elements

International Addresses

Numbers and Dates

Slang, Jargon, or Idioms

Humor and Culture

Audience Expectations

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Speaking and Listening


Intercultural conversations
Speaking with others
Listening to others

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Translators or
Interpreters
Human beings
Interpretation, cultural context, nonverbal cues

Computers
Translation, words and phrases, gist of
the message
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Helping Others Adapt


Business communication
Offer useful advice
Simplify the process

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