What are our attitudes, values, and beliefs, and what role do they play in communication with others from different cultures? Presentation for the state Association of International Educators
1. “ There is…no more noble calling than to help the people of the world live together in peace and understanding with a fully developed spirit of inquiry about other cultures and their ways.” - L. Robert Kohls (1994)
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16. Iceberg of Culture Surface culture (tangible) _____________________________________ Deep Culture Values Attitudes & Belief systems
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18. Misinterpreting Behavior Disrespectful, improper Large Power distance Dishonest, corrupt Individualist Insulting, stressed, rude Collectivist … may misinterpret the other’s behavior as… A listener who is culturally more… Weak (men); Unfeminine (women) Masculine Aggressive (men); Playing “baby doll” (women) Feminine Bossy, rigid (high-status) Cowardly (low-status) Small Power distance