Group 2

Intercultural

Communicaiton
John Aze Acedillo
Raphael Jay Benitez
Axle Klint Luceño

Intercultural Communication
It refers to the communication between
people from different cultures.
Intercultural Communication
DEFINITION
DEFINITION

Intercultural Hence, one way of viewing

communication refers to intercultural communication
the effects on is as communication that
communication behavior, unfolds in symbolic
when different cultures intercultural spaces.
interact together.
Concepts &
Definitions
Intercultural communication

is a , interpretive,

transactional, contextual

process, in which people

from different cultures

create shared meanings.

Intercultural Communication
It studies communication across different cultures and
social groups and describes the many communication
processes and related issues among groups of
individuals from varied cultural backgrounds.
 Essence of Intercultural
Communication
The essence of intercultural communication is the value
it has on understanding and relationship building.
Characteristics The characteristics of
intercultural
communication include
knowledge, patience,
empathy, open-
mindedness, and
tolerance.
Intercultural Communication Skills
COMMUNICATION
STRATEGIES
It is best in intercultural
communication to
exchange messages in
simple, direct language
without jargon or idioms.
KNOWLEDGE
It is important to gain
knowledge of the different
culture(s) to be aware of
history, tradition, values
and language.
Intercultural Communication Skills
BE PATIENT
LISTENING

It is important to be Until a level of trust and

careful about hearing mutually understanding is
responses from the achieved, communication
receiver to assess must be slow, direct and
understanding. Observing without over reaction.
gestures and body
language is part of this.
 Types of Intercultural Communication
TYPE 3
TYPE 2
TYPE 1
Communication with a
Communication receiver about specific
Communication skills based on the situations while being
suitable to situations audience, single or constrained by time.
independent of the many receivers.
receiver or receivers. Examples: with superior in
their office.
Examples: stranger,
Examples: public superiors.
speaking, group meetings
and job interviews.
 Things to be Avoided in
Intercultural Communication

Insensitivity and
Abusing the unempathetic to other
traditions. cultures and habits.
Slangs, idioms, and Not giving due
other regional consideration for
sayings. language barriers.

Serious implications can
result from a failure to
comprehend cultural
differences. In fact, a lack
of prior research into
cultural awareness has
caused the withdrawal of
entire campaigns.
Importance
Understanding the other
party's cultural
background, attitudes, and
views is just as important Offers the ability to deal
as speaking a foreign across cultures, which is
language. Intercultural increasingly important, as
communication abilities the world gets smaller.
are essential in this Getting smaller doesn't
situation. mean the world is
becoming identical, it
means having more and
more contact with people
who are culturally different.
Intercultural Communication

Examples
In a hotel

establishment, the

hoteliers assess their

customers'

requirements, tastes,

and provide services

accordingly.
 Applying And Managing Intercultural

Communication

Learn Phrases In
Adapt Your

Common Traps
Their Language Behavior
And Problems
 Applying And Managing

Intercultural Communication

Check Your

Understanding Apologize Use Television

and Reflect On

Experience

 The key to a successful international

conference is the ability to translate

information in a way that appeals to everybody

- think about your style of communication,

gestures and body language when presenting.

Thank You
SEE YOU NEXT TIME