What is Cross Cultural

Culture is a broad term that encompasses beliefs,

values, norms, behaviors, and overall can be
understood as our “way of being.” Everywhere, you
will come into contact with people from different
backgrounds and walks of life. It’s a good rule of
thumb to honor cultural diversity with your actions.
So, what is cross culture communication and why
does it matter?
According to UOPEOPLE, The importance of cross
cultural communication can be interpreted on the
basis of these related actions:

 Recognizing that there is a large amount of

cultures that exist
 Respecting each other’s differences
 Acknowledging that all cultural expressions are
valid
 Valuing what cultures have to bring to the table
 Empowering diverse groups to contribute
 Celebrating differences, not just tolerating them
 Cross cultural societies

 In A Workplace: Having a multilingual team,

having a diverse range of ages working together,
having policies that are vocally against
discrimination, etc.
 In A School Setting: Having students from all over
the world, being accepting of all religious practices
and traditions that students part take in, supporting
students to share their cultures with one another,
etc.

 Social Media: All of us have facebook,

whatsapp, Instagram and other social media
apps, so we always chat with people with
different cultures.

Factors

 Tourism
 Immigration
 Social media

Immigration in USA

USA has a lot of immigrants, so it has Cultural

diversity.

Cross Cultural Communication in Egypt

 There are lots of foreigners and tourists in Egypt,
because of Its historic places.

Advantages of Cross Cultural

Communication
do you know the advantages of cross cultural
communication in culture? If you don't l will answer
the question in this slide. The cross cultural
communication is sharing ideas and beliefs without
being embarrassed. You will have a good knowledge
about a lot of cultures . You can try new things
which isn't in your culture. For example: you can eat
new foods and do new activities. And also you can
learn new language
In economy
Cross cultural communication is crucial for
businesses to succeed globally.
Understanding and leveraging the differences
and similarities between cultures can lead to
stronger connections and interdependence.
Improved cross-cultural communication
enhances productivity, resulting, in increased
profitability for businesses. So, let’s go through
some of the greatest benefits of improved
cross-cultural communication in the workplace
and see how they drive to success.
Increase Productivity
Improved communication and trust enhance
productivity colleagues understand each other
better and experience less misinterpretation.
Trust allows individuals to focus on their work
without worrying about others. It also fosters
collaboration and unity among team members.
Creativity
Cultural diversity enhances creativity by
offering a wider range of perspectives and
influences. This leads to a larger selection of
possible solutions for workplace challenges.
Improved creativity and problem solving can
give businesses a competitive advantage.
A great growth opportunity
Cross cultural interactions come with various
challenges but also offer big opportunities. It is
crucial for organization to prioritize and
promote cross-cultural communication, starting
from the leadership level.
In STEM
Since we are In STEM , all the students come from
different governments. So, we have a different
culture . Student comes from urban another student
comes from the country. student is Muslim another
student is Christian . Therefore, we should have five
elements when we talk to each other. So there is no
misunderstanding.
These elements are awareness, preparation,
language, humor and openness.
We should be careful how we joke with our
classmates
That maybe hurt your friend . We should be flexible
and sociable in treatment with our classmates.
How to stop bullying
Promoting mutual respect between different
cultures can be achieved through awareness,
interaction, and learning. Some of the key ways to
promote mutual respect between different cultures
are:

1. Direct communication: Communicating with

people through dialogue, discussion, listening to
their opinions, and sharing their different
experiences.

2. Cross-cultural learning: Promoting mutual

respect between different cultures can be achieved
through cross-cultural learning, which involves
participating in student exchange programs, training
courses, and various cultural events.

3. Media: The media can be used to promote

mutual respect between different cultures by
publishing and promoting different customs,
traditions, and cultures in a positive manner.

4. Personal respect: Promoting mutual respect

between different cultures can be achieved by
behaving in a polite and respectful manner, avoiding
cultural biases, and accepting others as they are.

5. Collaboration: Promoting mutual respect

between different cultures can be achieved through
collaboration and solidarity in facing common
challenges, such as combating discrimination and
racism and achieving sustainable development.