Intercultural Communication

Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Culture
Why do cultures differ? :
History
Educational Backgrounds
Social backgrounds
Ethnic
Religion
Ecology
Technology
Various cultures in India
Todays presentation
1) What is Intercultural
Communication ?
2) Importance of Intercultural
Communication.
3) Dos and Donts of Intercultural
Communication.
4) Dining Etiquettes of Different
cultures.
Types of Cultural Communication

Cross cultural communication
International communication
Multicultural communication
Intercultural communication
What is Intercultural Communication?

Intercultural communication refers
to the effective communication
between people/ workers/ clients of
different cultural background. It
also includes managing thought
patterns
and
non
verbal
communication.
Examples for Cultural differences
Arabic language is
written from right
to left and almost
all
other
languages
are
written from left to
right
Examples for Cultural differences
In America, people
shake hands ,and
even hug each
other. But in India
we just join hands
to say namaskar.
Need for Intercultural Communication
Success of any International business

Allows workers from different cultures to
work together as a group.

Worldwide marketing campaign.
An increase in international Business.
Two trends of Intercultural Communication
Globalization
Multicultural Workforce
GLOBALIZATION
Globalization refers to the
reduction and removal of

barriers between national
borders in order to facilitate
the flow of goods, capital,
services and labour
MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE
The phrase "multicultural
workforce" refers to the

changing age, gender,
ethnicity, physical ability, and
race, of employees across all
types and places of work
Impact of Globalization- business sector
e.g.,
Import and Export of

food, electronic goods, etc.
to other countries.
Building a business friendly
environment with other
nations.
Impact of Globalization-Advancement in
Film Industry
Spreading of multiculturalism,
collaborations
For example: Endhiran Flim was
persuaded by animatronic
technicians from other countries
also.
Increase in international travel and tourism
Greater international travel and
tourism.
For example: In 2008, there
were over 922 million

international tourist arrivals,
with a growth of 1.9% as
compared to 2007.
Worldwide sporting events
Worldwide sporting
events such as FIFA

World Cup , ICC world
cup and the Olympic
Games.
Multicultural workforce
Social backgrounds
Cultures
Racial backgrounds
Gender
Age
Regions
Religion
Need for managing

Staff retention-less recruitment costs
Working together more productivity
Resolving Conflicts
Team Management
A workforce where people

communicate effectively is more
productive
DOS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Avoid Assumptions, jokes which are
misunderstood
Use symbols, diagrams and pictures.
Avoid using slang and idioms, choosing words
that will convey only the most specific denotative
meaning;
Investigate their culture's perception
Take cultural and local differences into account.
Say what you do and do what you say. Make sure
that your communication is line with the
audience; use understandable language.
DONTS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Using the same approach world-wide.
Considering traditional knowledge and
practices as backward.
Letting cultural differences become a
source of conflict that hinder the process
or work.
Fail to ignore culturally-dependent
enabling and counteracting forces.
Fail to take language barriers into account.
DONTS OF INTERCULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
For example:
-North Americans view
direct eye contact as a
sign of honesty
-Asians view direct eye
contact as a form of
disrespect
DONTS OF INTERCULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
The thumbs up sign in

America and most of
Europe means that
something is good, or that
you approve. This sign is
considered rude in many
Asian and Islamic
countries.
Raising your hand up

means stop in America or
England. In some Asian
countries this gesture is
used when asking for
permission to speak.
DIFFERENT DINING ETIQUETTES OF DIFFERENT CULTURES

Seating
Eating
Home/restaurant
The food
Conversation
Body language
FORMAL ARRANGEMENT
CHOPSTICKS IN CHINA
CONCLUSION
Diversity is a challenge as well as

an opportunity which can have
positive as well as negative
influence.
Acknowledging, understanding,
accepting, valuing and celebrating
the differences among people to
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What are the different types of cultural communication discussed?

What are the different types of cultural communication discussed?

What are some examples of cultural differences mentioned?

What are some examples of cultural differences mentioned?

Intercultural Communication

Various cultures in India

Types of Cultural Communication

What is Intercultural Communication?

Examples for Cultural differences

Examples for Cultural differences

Need for Intercultural Communication

Success of any International business

work together as a group.

Two trends of Intercultural Communication

Globalization refers to the

reduction and removal of

The phrase "multicultural

workforce" refers to the

Impact of Globalization- business sector

Import and Export of

Increase in international travel and tourism

Greater international travel and

were over 922 million

Worldwide sporting events

events such as FIFA

Need for managing

A workforce where people

DOS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

DONTS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

The thumbs up sign in

Raising your hand up

DIFFERENT DINING ETIQUETTES OF DIFFERENT CULTURES

Diversity is a challenge as well as

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