1.

A Canadian boss who is so results-oriented and who wants to get things done so
quickly.

Cultural Dimension:
Last Cultural dimension, short term orientation culture

Response:
I will do my utmost best to provide
a good result as fast as I can

2. A Vietnamese friend who normally gives an ambiguous response to your messages.

Cultural Dimension: Second

Cultural dimension: High context
culture

Response :
I’m sorry can you repeat that and
be specific? I didn’t quite get it

3. Bryce, a classmate who typically focuses on himself and his ideas during group
activities.

Cultural Dimension:
First Cultural Dimension: Individualism culture

Response:
Okay, we will split up the work equally so that its fair, and we will check with each other’s
work for errors and so that we can all proofread each other’s work at the end while giving
freedom to everyone.

4. An Arab colleague who is usually late for meetings.

Cultural Dimension:
Third Cultural Dimension: Polychronic culture

Response :

Please, reduce your tardiness for meetings are of utmost importance and should be treated
with respect by being present when necessary
5. A Portuguese tourist who started to initiate a conversation with you in a restaurant

Cultural Dimension:

Fourth cultural dimension: Low-

uncertainty avoidance

Response:

I will respond with manners as I

will not be rude and ask him what
his intention was and try to answer
truthfully without being rude as
quick as I can