This document discusses individualism versus collectivism and how they impact communication styles. Individualism prioritizes individual needs and wants over group interests, leading to direct communication that focuses on personal wants and intentions. Collectivism prioritizes the group's interests over individuals, resulting in more indirect communication that does not emphasize personal wants or needs. The document provides examples of direct versus indirect language and notes that the United States culture emphasizes individualism.

2. “What Are We?”
1. Individualism vs Collectivism
The way individuals describe themselves and their relationship with
others

3. Me,Myself and I
2. Individualism
Individual regard > Group Interest
The way of thinking where an individual & their wants & needs is the primary
concern

4. Squad!
3. Collectivism
Group Interest >Individual Interest
The group has priority over everyone within it

5. How do you like to Conversate?
2 styles of communication….
Direct (Individualism)
Indirect (Collectivism)

6. I am going straight to the point…
4. Direct style (Individualism)
Wants, Needs, and desires of an individual included in dialect
“I want, it should , This is”

7. First, Did you see that movie?
5. Indirect style (Collectivism)
Wants, Needs, and intentions of a person is not included within dialect
“Probably, sometimes, It may be..”

8. Bonus Fact! (Example)
The United States is categorized as Individualist
Notice how it is embedded in our culture to recognize individual success…

9. The End
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