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Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Setting
Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Setting
COMMUNICATION IN
MULTICULTURAL SETTING
SUBTOPICS
• Definition of Communication
• Local Community Group
• Global Communication – Definition, Examples, and
Benefits
• Definition of Culture
• Patterns of Cultural Differences
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Importance of Cross-Cultural Communication
• Blocks to Cross-Cultural Communication
• Improving Cross-Cultural Communication
• Tips for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication
COMMUNICATION
• Culture is formed:
Race
Ethnicity
Gender
Country of Origin
Geographic Region
PATTERNS OF CULTURAL
DIFFERENCES
• Different Communication Styles
• Cross-cultural communication is a
field of study that looks at how people
from different backgrounds
communicate, in similar and different
ways among themselves, and how they
endeavour to communicate across
cultures.
IMPORTANCE OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
• Business Opportunities
• Job Opportunities
• Globalization
• Sharing of views and ideas
• Talent Improvisation
• Understanding of Diverse Market
BLOCKS TO CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
1. Ethnocentrism
2. Discrimination
3. Stereotyping
4. Cultural Blindness
5. Tone Difference
IMPROVING CROSS-CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
• Overcome ethnocentrism
• Recognize cultural variation
• Learn about cultures
• Remove language barrier
• Help others adapt to our culture
• Write and speak clearly
• Improve communication skill
• Listen carefully
• Respect style preferences
TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION