Name: Venus Rovie C.

Laque Subject: Purposive Communication

Course: BSHM 1

MODULE 3
TOPIC 5: COPING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Task 1: Comprehension Questions: Instruction: Instructions: Check your understanding of the
input by answering the following questions:
1. Cite certain situations when you encountered miscommunication while talking with
people of different nationalities.
Answer: When you leave a message for someone and it doesn't get recorded properly, this
is an example of a miscommunication. An interaction between two parties in which
information was not communicated as desired. An unclear or inadequate communication.
Failure to fully or clearly communicate.

2. As a conscientious student, what have you done so far to avoid miscommunication and
misunderstanding when communicating with people of different cultures?
Answer: I try not to “other” people by treating them weirdly and walking on eggshells
around them. That’s one of the cruelest things you can do to someone who’s tired of
feeling “other-ed” all the time.

3. Looking at the three different approaches to intercultural communication, which one

would you prefer and why?
Answer:Before I can tempt an answer to this question, I’m going to ask you a couple.
Which “three different approaches to intercultural communication” are you looking
at/referring to? And, are you asking the respondent to choose one of them and explain why
he or she prefers it? Or are you looking for three different approaches and asking the
respondent to explain his/her preference? Thank you in advance for your clarification.

Task 4. BLENDING WITH FOREIGNERS. Situation: If you are to study or work in a foreign
country in the future, what will be your considerations so that you will effectively blend with the
people you mingle with? Write an essay about these considerations and cite at least three
strategies that you will adopt.
Answer: When you work or study in a foreign country, English is a way through to your
success. First, English is a International Language over the world, you can use it then you can
socialize to the people you are working with. Second, It's okay that you are wrong grammar,
when you are in other country, as long they understand what are your saying, it's okay with
them. Third, In other country they have policy or rules, whether or not, you obey their rules so
you don't have to worry to your safety. Be Friendly when you're talking to them.

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