Cultural ‘Noise’

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Intercultural Communication

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Cross-Cultural Communication

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Barna’s Stumbling Blocks

1. Assumption of similarities
2. Language differences
3. Non-verbal misinterpretations
4. Preconceptions and stereotypes
5. Tendency to evaluate
6. High anxiety

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Assumption of Similarities

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Language Differences

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Non-Verbal Misinterpretations

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Tendency to Evaluate

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Preconceptions and Stereotypes

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High Anxiety

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Patience

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Bennett, J. M., & Bennett, M. J. (2004). Developing intercultural

sensitivity: An integrative approach to global and domestic diversity. In D.
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Hofstede, Geert, Culture’s Consequences. Comparing Values, Behaviors,

Institutions and Organizations across Nations, Thousand Oaks, London
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Nunez, C., Nunez Mahdi, R. & Laura Popma; Intercultural sensitivity:

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