I. Create a fictional country.

a. Name of the country and how the citizen is called.

b. Tourist attraction
c. The country famous for

II.Citizen of the country

a. Behavior
b. Language use
c. Nonverbal cues
d. Values
 Party! Party!
You are a citizen of your fictional
country, and you are attending a
dinner party with other
nationalities. Your goal is to
mingle with and introduce
yourself and your fictional
country to others.
At the end of the lesson, the students will be
able to:
a. Define intercultural communication;
b.Develop appreciation for different cultural
perspectives through an open discussion;
and
c. Demonstrate sensitivity to the socio-
cultural dimension of communication
situation.
Culture is the total
of the inherited ideas,
beliefs, values, and
knowledge that
constitute the shared
bases of social action.
Is the exchange of
messages
between and
among people
with diverse
cultures.
It needs an
understanding that
different cultures
have different
customs, standards,
social mores, and
even thought
patterns.
Demonstrating your willingness
to meet others at least halfway
by learning a few phrases in their
language.

Talking to people who know the culture

about common traps and problems
before traveling to another country.

Adapting your behavior, and not always

expecting others to adapt to you.
Checking your understanding
and that of others while you
are conversing

Not being afraid to apologize

if you have offended
someone.

Using local television to learn

about behavioral issues and
norms.

Reflecting on your experience to

help you put it in context
Avoid
ethnocentrism.
Treat all cultures
and cultural groups
as equals
Do not prejudge
anyone by his
physical appearance.
Power ups:
2 steals

2 blocks
Gender age Social religion culture
status

“Each employee must wear his ID at all

times”.

“You won’t understand if I explain;

you’re much too young”.

“Japanese people are so rigid and

stoic”.
Don’t buy those shades; only low-class
people wear those.

Lolo, this is an iPhone. “iPhone”. It is a

very complicated device, but I’ll explain
it simply to you. It is used to talk to
people from other places.

All staff members have to submit their

leave requests before days ends.

My belief is the absolute truth. Other

religions simply got it wrong.
As child as you are, you cannot
understand logic.

Filipino are known for being

hospitable.

Farmers cannot go to malls because

of financial aspect.

Oldies cannot appreciate the beauty

of technology.
Catholics, and Protestants do have big
differences, but we must respect each
others belief.
You should not pink t shirt, it is only
for female.

Everyone has the right of education

Rainbow color symbolizes unity and

gender sensitivity.