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Components of
culture
It is Comprehensive
Characteristics of
Culture
It is Dynamic or Static
Cultures can be dynamic and static. Being
dynamic means they are open to change
and adapt with the demands of changing
times. Being static means the culture does
not change any of its beliefs, values or
customs.
Characteristics of
Culture
It is Free of Conscious Awareness
Communication
Strategies
Learning about the culture through reading or observing;
Recognizing and facing fears regarding cross-cultural
communication; (Peterson, 2004, p.100)
Recognizing differences between yourself and those who
are cultural different;
Recognizing differences among the culturally different
group; (English, 1995, p.143))
Recognizing differences in meaning in the other culture of
Effective Cross- words and of people; and
Cultural Following cultural rules and customs (Devito, 1995, p.96).
Communication
Strategies