VARIOUS CULTURAL

MODE OF
COMMUNICATION
GROUP FOUR
PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
WHY IS CROSS
CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
ESSENTIAL?
 - Achieved through providing
information accurately and
promptly is critical to effective
work and team performance.
 - Build a trust among
team members regardless
of the cultural disparities
 - Cultures differ on how they view
time.

Ex. The balance between family life

and work, and the workplace mix
between work and social behavior
 - Work can be impact by
cultural and religious events
affecting the workplace.
• Tone of voice
• Use of descriptive words
• Emphasis on certain phrases
• Volume of voice
• Accent
• Facial expressions
• Hand gestures
• Body movement
 Use simple words and
phrases. Avoid hidden verbs.
Minimize abbreviations,
• Bridge the cultural gap
with good communication
 - It is impossible to create a
relationship with
misunderstanding without
having some form of
understanding in its language.
 • Flexibility
• Open-mindedness
• Sensitivity
• Adaptability