The document discusses cultural differences between Americans and other nationalities in areas such as equality, confrontation, informality, competition, cooperation, time, conversation, invitations, expressions, and contacts. It notes that Americans value equality and achievement, are direct in confrontation, informal in social interactions, competitive in nature yet also cooperative, value time and promptness, enjoy small talk in conversations, accept invitations only if planning to attend, and use colloquial expressions and slang that can confuse non-native English speakers. The document encourages asking for clarification if unfamiliar expressions are used.
1) When Pepsi advertised in Taiwan with the slogan "Come Alive With Pepsi", it was unintentionally translated as "Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead."
2) Umbro sportswear had to withdraw its sneaker called the "Zyklon" because in some cultures that was the name of the gas used by Nazis to murder millions in concentration camps.
3) Panasonic created an interactive internet guide for its new PC in the form of Woody Woodpecker but had to cancel its marketing campaign after realizing the slogan "Touch Woody - The Internet Pecker" could be misinterpreted in some cultures.
Cultural Awareness: Self-Study Guide to Cross-Cultural CommunicationNeil Payne
Do you work across cultures? Cross-cultural communication is all about helping people better understand how to work smarter when working with people from different cultures, whether at home or abroad. This is a free self-study manual that covers the basics of cultural awareness with focus on how we communicate.
This document provides guidance on cross-cultural understanding when working with diverse cultures like China, the Middle East, and Africa. It discusses general rules like respecting local customs and avoiding judgment. It differentiates between universal, cultural, and personal aspects of culture. It also distinguishes between visible and invisible cultural influences and how the invisible shapes the visible. Specific advice is given for conducting business in the Middle East and China, emphasizing relationship building, respect, generosity, and patience.
This document provides information about nonverbal communication and gestures from different cultures around the world. It discusses aspects of nonverbal communication like gestures, eye contact, and body language in countries such as the US, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, and Japan. It also suggests how these cultural studies can be incorporated into a unit plan on nonverbal communication and respect between cultures.
Importance of cutural awareness for business peopleLyLy Tran
1) Cultural awareness is important for business success globally as culture influences behaviors and business interactions.
2) Not understanding cultural differences can lead to resistance from customers from other cultures due to misunderstandings of social norms and etiquette.
3) Examples of cultural mistakes in marketing, such as poor translations of slogans, show the importance of understanding cultural meanings to avoid product failures in foreign markets.
Culture is a complex system of shared values and traits that originates from factors like race, religion, and country of origin. Cross-cultural communication looks at how people from different cultures communicate with each other in similar and different ways. It is an important field due to factors like globalization, technology, and job opportunities that require interacting with those from other cultures. Effective cross-cultural communication requires understanding differences in verbal and nonverbal codes between cultures as well as barriers like differences in semantics, word connotations, tones, and perceptions. Strategies for improving cross-cultural communication include enhancing message clarity and comprehension and minimizing breakdowns.
Cross cultural communication and managementPlaytestix
This document discusses strategies for effective cross-cultural communication. It advises learning about the history, culture, and social norms of other societies to understand different perspectives. When interacting with people from other cultures, it is important to be polite, listen actively, avoid sensitive topics like politics and religion, and find common ground. Language barriers can lead to misunderstandings, so speaking clearly and avoiding slang or idioms is recommended. With experience, practice, and awareness of cultural differences, intercultural communication is possible.
The document discusses cultural differences between Americans and other nationalities in areas such as equality, confrontation, informality, competition, cooperation, time, conversation, invitations, expressions, and contacts. It notes that Americans value equality and achievement, are direct in confrontation, informal in social interactions, competitive in nature yet also cooperative, value time and promptness, enjoy small talk in conversations, accept invitations only if planning to attend, and use colloquial expressions and slang that can confuse non-native English speakers. The document encourages asking for clarification if unfamiliar expressions are used.
1) When Pepsi advertised in Taiwan with the slogan "Come Alive With Pepsi", it was unintentionally translated as "Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead."
2) Umbro sportswear had to withdraw its sneaker called the "Zyklon" because in some cultures that was the name of the gas used by Nazis to murder millions in concentration camps.
3) Panasonic created an interactive internet guide for its new PC in the form of Woody Woodpecker but had to cancel its marketing campaign after realizing the slogan "Touch Woody - The Internet Pecker" could be misinterpreted in some cultures.
Cultural Awareness: Self-Study Guide to Cross-Cultural CommunicationNeil Payne
Do you work across cultures? Cross-cultural communication is all about helping people better understand how to work smarter when working with people from different cultures, whether at home or abroad. This is a free self-study manual that covers the basics of cultural awareness with focus on how we communicate.
This document provides guidance on cross-cultural understanding when working with diverse cultures like China, the Middle East, and Africa. It discusses general rules like respecting local customs and avoiding judgment. It differentiates between universal, cultural, and personal aspects of culture. It also distinguishes between visible and invisible cultural influences and how the invisible shapes the visible. Specific advice is given for conducting business in the Middle East and China, emphasizing relationship building, respect, generosity, and patience.
This document provides information about nonverbal communication and gestures from different cultures around the world. It discusses aspects of nonverbal communication like gestures, eye contact, and body language in countries such as the US, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, and Japan. It also suggests how these cultural studies can be incorporated into a unit plan on nonverbal communication and respect between cultures.
Importance of cutural awareness for business peopleLyLy Tran
1) Cultural awareness is important for business success globally as culture influences behaviors and business interactions.
2) Not understanding cultural differences can lead to resistance from customers from other cultures due to misunderstandings of social norms and etiquette.
3) Examples of cultural mistakes in marketing, such as poor translations of slogans, show the importance of understanding cultural meanings to avoid product failures in foreign markets.
Culture is a complex system of shared values and traits that originates from factors like race, religion, and country of origin. Cross-cultural communication looks at how people from different cultures communicate with each other in similar and different ways. It is an important field due to factors like globalization, technology, and job opportunities that require interacting with those from other cultures. Effective cross-cultural communication requires understanding differences in verbal and nonverbal codes between cultures as well as barriers like differences in semantics, word connotations, tones, and perceptions. Strategies for improving cross-cultural communication include enhancing message clarity and comprehension and minimizing breakdowns.
Cross cultural communication and managementPlaytestix
This document discusses strategies for effective cross-cultural communication. It advises learning about the history, culture, and social norms of other societies to understand different perspectives. When interacting with people from other cultures, it is important to be polite, listen actively, avoid sensitive topics like politics and religion, and find common ground. Language barriers can lead to misunderstandings, so speaking clearly and avoiding slang or idioms is recommended. With experience, practice, and awareness of cultural differences, intercultural communication is possible.
Cross-cultural communication is important for business opportunities, job opportunities, and improving diversity in the workplace. Culture influences how people communicate both verbally and non-verbally. There are differences in communication styles, conflict resolution, and decision-making across cultures due to underlying beliefs, values, and expectations. Barriers to cross-cultural communication include ethnocentrism, discrimination, stereotyping, and cultural blindness or imposition. Skills like understanding body language, appropriate business attire, selecting gifts, and welcoming or avoiding certain conversation topics can help improve cross-cultural interactions.
This document discusses cross-cultural communication and some of the differences in communication styles across cultures. It notes that culture influences visible communication styles, attitudes towards conflict, and decision making, as well as invisible beliefs, values, and expectations. Effective cross-cultural communication requires understanding these cultural differences, such as how eye contact, gestures, and topics of conversation are viewed differently. It also identifies some blocks to cross-cultural communication like stereotyping and cultural imposition. The document provides tips for overcoming differences and building trust across cultures, as well as precautions to take like slowing down, checking for understanding, and being mindful of humor and etiquette.
This document provides an introduction to learning about the people and cultures of Asia and Africa. It includes questions for reflection on traditions and values, as well as key facts about Africa such as it being the origin of human beings, home to ancient civilizations, and details on major geographical features like the Nile River. Guidelines on cultural values and etiquette to know when traveling to Africa are also presented.
As an undergraduate student, I was a member of the William H. Thompson Scholarship Learning Community at UNL. This program held numerous learning workshops to support diversity awareness and a number of personal development topics. At the request of the assistant program coordinator, I assisted in the development of this presentation to students in the spring of 2017. Feedback from the students who attended this workshop found new ways to identify cultural communication differences and learn positive and effective communication strategies.
My contributions consisted of:
1. Cross-Cultural Communication Definition Slide
2. Domestic and International Differences
3. Conflict Resolution
4. Strategies For Cross-Cultural Communication
5. Scenario-International Professor
6. Scenario Roommate Cleaning Habits
7. Scenario-Meetings/Group Projects
8. Scenario-Experiencing Campus Organizations
Understanding Culture in International BusinessRobert Carroll
This document provides an overview of understanding culture in international business. It discusses that while people are the same, their habits and customs differ greatly based on culture. The document covers several key topics including the role of culture, etiquette practices, communication styles, negotiations approaches, and how to develop cultural awareness skills. The overall message is that understanding cultural differences is critical for global business success.
Communicating across cultures effectively is important for business success. Cultural differences can lead to miscommunication if not properly understood. Culture refers to the shared ways groups understand the world and includes behaviors, beliefs, and practices. There are two major types of cultural differences that affect communication - differences in body language and differences in views of relationships regarding factors like time, space, intimacy, and emotions. Overcoming cultural barriers requires understanding these differences, communicating simply, continually checking for accurate understanding, and embracing diversity in the workplace.
This document discusses best practices for communicating across cultures. Some key points include:
- Be sensitive to language preferences and communicate at an appropriate pace and vocabulary level for the other culture. Avoid slang and confirm understanding.
- Prepare visual aids to accompany discussions. Use short, repeated sentences.
- Cultural norms around formality, confidentiality, negotiation, affection, and business meals can vary greatly between cultures.
- Thank participants in writing after meetings as some cultures expect formal acknowledgement. Know when to honor teams vs. individuals based on cultural norms.
This document discusses techniques for cross-cultural communication. It addresses the importance of cross-cultural communication for business success in an increasingly globalized world. It also discusses common problems that can arise from cultural and language differences, such as differing views of body language, personal space, and time; as well as issues that can stem from lack of language equivalents and idioms. The document provides examples of these issues and offers suggestions for communicating successfully across cultures, such as keeping communication simple, asking clear questions, and being aware of cultural assumptions.
The Impact of Cultural Differences on Global BusinessJohn Cutler
This document discusses the impact of cultural differences on global business. It begins by outlining the objectives of raising awareness of how culture and cultural differences affect international business. It then defines culture as the ideas, values and assumptions that guide behaviors. The document emphasizes that most cultural differences lie below the surface and are not immediately visible. It highlights some key below-surface differences that can impact work, such as communication styles and decision-making processes. The document also notes several areas of business that are affected by cultural differences, such as relationship building, communication styles, and working in international teams. It concludes by offering six practical steps for working more effectively across cultures, such as being flexible, understanding deep and surface culture, and choosing the best communication
This document provides tips for effective writing. It discusses why we write, how to help others understand through proper grammar and organization. Specific tips include using an introduction, making your point clearly, providing supporting information, and restating your intention in a conclusion. Other tips include avoiding clutter and passive voice, reading what you write aloud, and utilizing grammar resources to improve writing skills.
This document provides guidance on using PowerPoint effectively for presentations. It discusses key PowerPoint terminology like slides. It emphasizes keeping presentations concise with few words and using graphics. Presenters are advised to know their topic well, engage the audience, make eye contact, and avoid reading slides verbatim. Tips include starting strongly to grab attention, telling the main points at the beginning, middle and end, and making the presentation accessible.
The document discusses multiculturalism and cultural diversity through various activities including analyzing pictures, defining terms, and discussing the benefits and challenges of living in a multicultural world. It addresses what multiculturalism means, names some multiculturally diverse countries, and considers topics like different cultures, traditions, and the idea of a diverse world being like a colorful tapestry. The document provides content for learning about cultural diversity through visuals, definitions, discussions, and examples.
This presentation discusses important aspects of non-verbal intercultural communication. It begins by explaining that cultures differ due to history, education, social and ethnic backgrounds, and religion. Intercultural communication is important due to globalization and multicultural workforces. The presentation identifies several non-verbal cues that vary across cultures, such as personal space, eye contact, touch, smiling, time, agreement, silence, and gestures. It provides dos and don'ts for effective intercultural communication and emphasizes acknowledging, understanding, accepting, and valuing cultural differences. In conclusion, the presentation stresses that diversity can have both positive and negative influences, so celebrating differences is key for successful non-verbal intercultural communication.
The passage is a reflection on the author's grandmother. It discusses how grandparents, especially grandmothers, are very loving and caring towards their grandchildren. They provide friendship to their granddaughters and children enjoy spending time with their grandparents.
This document discusses cross-cultural diversity management and sensitivity. It covers the need for awareness of different cultures and understanding barriers to communication like language, culture and perception. It discusses Hofstede's cultural dimensions and differences in areas like gifts, body language, business cards and time orientation between cultures. The importance of cultural sensitivity is emphasized, with dos and don'ts provided. Strategies for effective diversity management in the workplace are suggested, including mentoring, multicultural teams and training. The conclusion emphasizes applying what is learned to build harmonious and high performing diverse organizations.
The document discusses Diego Rivera's famous painting "The Flower Carrier" and how it conveyed powerful social and cultural messages. It allowed masses of people to change how they interact with the world by giving them truth through visual storytelling. Examining the piece offers insight into the socio-political climate of the time period. The painting is heavily encoded with Marxist ideology and had the ability to influence viewers' perspectives.
1) Culture refers to the lens through which people view the world and influences how they communicate.
2) There are differences in communication styles, conflict approaches, decision-making, and deeper beliefs across cultures.
3) Effective cross-cultural communication requires understanding differences in verbal codes like words and tone used, and non-verbal codes like gestures, eye contact, and personal appearance.
This workshop explores the need to use English, with above beginners, as a global language to examine global issues through the practice of critical, comparative, and creative thinking skills related to social values. The framework is based on Robert Fisher’s language learning model of the inter-relatedness of reading, writing, listening, speaking, input, output and metacognition. In this awareness raising session the basic tenet underpinning the action is We are all the Same, We are all Different with the emphasis on teaching for diversity. Questioning ourselves comes before questioning the students, and changing our perceptions is a necessary first step. There will be some theory and plenty of activity.
Cross-cultural communication is important for business opportunities, job opportunities, and improving diversity in the workplace. Culture influences how people communicate both verbally and non-verbally. There are differences in communication styles, conflict resolution, and decision-making across cultures due to underlying beliefs, values, and expectations. Barriers to cross-cultural communication include ethnocentrism, discrimination, stereotyping, and cultural blindness or imposition. Skills like understanding body language, appropriate business attire, selecting gifts, and welcoming or avoiding certain conversation topics can help improve cross-cultural interactions.
This document discusses cross-cultural communication and some of the differences in communication styles across cultures. It notes that culture influences visible communication styles, attitudes towards conflict, and decision making, as well as invisible beliefs, values, and expectations. Effective cross-cultural communication requires understanding these cultural differences, such as how eye contact, gestures, and topics of conversation are viewed differently. It also identifies some blocks to cross-cultural communication like stereotyping and cultural imposition. The document provides tips for overcoming differences and building trust across cultures, as well as precautions to take like slowing down, checking for understanding, and being mindful of humor and etiquette.
This document provides an introduction to learning about the people and cultures of Asia and Africa. It includes questions for reflection on traditions and values, as well as key facts about Africa such as it being the origin of human beings, home to ancient civilizations, and details on major geographical features like the Nile River. Guidelines on cultural values and etiquette to know when traveling to Africa are also presented.
As an undergraduate student, I was a member of the William H. Thompson Scholarship Learning Community at UNL. This program held numerous learning workshops to support diversity awareness and a number of personal development topics. At the request of the assistant program coordinator, I assisted in the development of this presentation to students in the spring of 2017. Feedback from the students who attended this workshop found new ways to identify cultural communication differences and learn positive and effective communication strategies.
My contributions consisted of:
1. Cross-Cultural Communication Definition Slide
2. Domestic and International Differences
3. Conflict Resolution
4. Strategies For Cross-Cultural Communication
5. Scenario-International Professor
6. Scenario Roommate Cleaning Habits
7. Scenario-Meetings/Group Projects
8. Scenario-Experiencing Campus Organizations
Understanding Culture in International BusinessRobert Carroll
This document provides an overview of understanding culture in international business. It discusses that while people are the same, their habits and customs differ greatly based on culture. The document covers several key topics including the role of culture, etiquette practices, communication styles, negotiations approaches, and how to develop cultural awareness skills. The overall message is that understanding cultural differences is critical for global business success.
Communicating across cultures effectively is important for business success. Cultural differences can lead to miscommunication if not properly understood. Culture refers to the shared ways groups understand the world and includes behaviors, beliefs, and practices. There are two major types of cultural differences that affect communication - differences in body language and differences in views of relationships regarding factors like time, space, intimacy, and emotions. Overcoming cultural barriers requires understanding these differences, communicating simply, continually checking for accurate understanding, and embracing diversity in the workplace.
This document discusses best practices for communicating across cultures. Some key points include:
- Be sensitive to language preferences and communicate at an appropriate pace and vocabulary level for the other culture. Avoid slang and confirm understanding.
- Prepare visual aids to accompany discussions. Use short, repeated sentences.
- Cultural norms around formality, confidentiality, negotiation, affection, and business meals can vary greatly between cultures.
- Thank participants in writing after meetings as some cultures expect formal acknowledgement. Know when to honor teams vs. individuals based on cultural norms.
This document discusses techniques for cross-cultural communication. It addresses the importance of cross-cultural communication for business success in an increasingly globalized world. It also discusses common problems that can arise from cultural and language differences, such as differing views of body language, personal space, and time; as well as issues that can stem from lack of language equivalents and idioms. The document provides examples of these issues and offers suggestions for communicating successfully across cultures, such as keeping communication simple, asking clear questions, and being aware of cultural assumptions.
The Impact of Cultural Differences on Global BusinessJohn Cutler
This document discusses the impact of cultural differences on global business. It begins by outlining the objectives of raising awareness of how culture and cultural differences affect international business. It then defines culture as the ideas, values and assumptions that guide behaviors. The document emphasizes that most cultural differences lie below the surface and are not immediately visible. It highlights some key below-surface differences that can impact work, such as communication styles and decision-making processes. The document also notes several areas of business that are affected by cultural differences, such as relationship building, communication styles, and working in international teams. It concludes by offering six practical steps for working more effectively across cultures, such as being flexible, understanding deep and surface culture, and choosing the best communication
This document provides tips for effective writing. It discusses why we write, how to help others understand through proper grammar and organization. Specific tips include using an introduction, making your point clearly, providing supporting information, and restating your intention in a conclusion. Other tips include avoiding clutter and passive voice, reading what you write aloud, and utilizing grammar resources to improve writing skills.
This document provides guidance on using PowerPoint effectively for presentations. It discusses key PowerPoint terminology like slides. It emphasizes keeping presentations concise with few words and using graphics. Presenters are advised to know their topic well, engage the audience, make eye contact, and avoid reading slides verbatim. Tips include starting strongly to grab attention, telling the main points at the beginning, middle and end, and making the presentation accessible.
The document discusses multiculturalism and cultural diversity through various activities including analyzing pictures, defining terms, and discussing the benefits and challenges of living in a multicultural world. It addresses what multiculturalism means, names some multiculturally diverse countries, and considers topics like different cultures, traditions, and the idea of a diverse world being like a colorful tapestry. The document provides content for learning about cultural diversity through visuals, definitions, discussions, and examples.
This presentation discusses important aspects of non-verbal intercultural communication. It begins by explaining that cultures differ due to history, education, social and ethnic backgrounds, and religion. Intercultural communication is important due to globalization and multicultural workforces. The presentation identifies several non-verbal cues that vary across cultures, such as personal space, eye contact, touch, smiling, time, agreement, silence, and gestures. It provides dos and don'ts for effective intercultural communication and emphasizes acknowledging, understanding, accepting, and valuing cultural differences. In conclusion, the presentation stresses that diversity can have both positive and negative influences, so celebrating differences is key for successful non-verbal intercultural communication.
The passage is a reflection on the author's grandmother. It discusses how grandparents, especially grandmothers, are very loving and caring towards their grandchildren. They provide friendship to their granddaughters and children enjoy spending time with their grandparents.
This document discusses cross-cultural diversity management and sensitivity. It covers the need for awareness of different cultures and understanding barriers to communication like language, culture and perception. It discusses Hofstede's cultural dimensions and differences in areas like gifts, body language, business cards and time orientation between cultures. The importance of cultural sensitivity is emphasized, with dos and don'ts provided. Strategies for effective diversity management in the workplace are suggested, including mentoring, multicultural teams and training. The conclusion emphasizes applying what is learned to build harmonious and high performing diverse organizations.
The document discusses Diego Rivera's famous painting "The Flower Carrier" and how it conveyed powerful social and cultural messages. It allowed masses of people to change how they interact with the world by giving them truth through visual storytelling. Examining the piece offers insight into the socio-political climate of the time period. The painting is heavily encoded with Marxist ideology and had the ability to influence viewers' perspectives.
1) Culture refers to the lens through which people view the world and influences how they communicate.
2) There are differences in communication styles, conflict approaches, decision-making, and deeper beliefs across cultures.
3) Effective cross-cultural communication requires understanding differences in verbal codes like words and tone used, and non-verbal codes like gestures, eye contact, and personal appearance.
This workshop explores the need to use English, with above beginners, as a global language to examine global issues through the practice of critical, comparative, and creative thinking skills related to social values. The framework is based on Robert Fisher’s language learning model of the inter-relatedness of reading, writing, listening, speaking, input, output and metacognition. In this awareness raising session the basic tenet underpinning the action is We are all the Same, We are all Different with the emphasis on teaching for diversity. Questioning ourselves comes before questioning the students, and changing our perceptions is a necessary first step. There will be some theory and plenty of activity.
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This talk refers "culture codes" and the eponymous book by Clotaire Rapaille, as well as Samuel Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations" world model.
This document discusses the advantages of homeschooling children compared to public school. It notes that homeschooling is more cost effective by eliminating expenses like school supplies, pictures, yearbooks, and fundraisers. It also claims homeschooling provides benefits like preventing bullying, allowing children to work at their own pace, and giving families more time together. The document suggests parents should consider if the advantages of homeschooling outweigh any disadvantages before making a decision about their children's education.
This document discusses customs and traditions in different countries around the world. It begins by outlining common greetings such as handshakes in Britain and the US, bowing in China, and kissing cheeks in France. It also discusses table manners including using chopsticks in China and slurping noodles as a sign of respect. Further customs covered include removing shoes before entering homes in Asia and considering silence during meals embarrassing in Ukraine. The document concludes that understanding cultural differences can help avoid misunderstandings when visiting other places.
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This document contains 10 multiple choice questions about cultural practices and norms in different countries. The questions cover topics such as how Americans approach arguments, the importance of "face" in China, typical negotiating tactics of Germans, gift giving customs in Columbia, the role of rumors in Spain, the percentage of women on executive boards in various countries, and etiquette practices in Japan, the Arab world, and Spain. The document is a quiz that tests knowledge of intercultural communication and business norms across societies.
The document discusses culture shock, defining it as a stressful transitional period when individuals move from a familiar to an unfamiliar cultural environment. It explores the characteristics, factors, and developmental patterns of culture shock using models like the U-curve and W-curve. Finally, it provides tips for managing culture shock by maintaining an open mindset, seeking support, and prioritizing self-care during the adjustment process.
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The document summarizes cultural differences that can create barriers in the workplace. It discusses how ethnicity, gender, and age can impact perceptions and decision making. It also outlines some common cultural barriers like ethnocentrism, stereotypes, and differences in language and nonverbal communication. The document provides examples of how behaviors and symbols can be interpreted differently across cultures. It concludes with some solutions to cultural barriers like learning about other cultures, accommodating differences, and diversity training.
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8. Culture Shock can arise from being unfamiliar with:
Local customs.
Language.
Behaviour.
I. What is Culture Shock ?
9. I. What is Culture Shock ?
II. Some differences between countries.
III. Good manners, bad manners. Does it matter ?
IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
MR. PHAN THANH
KHANG
SCHEDULE
10. Eyes contact:
While talking or greeting, they look into their
partner’s eyes directly.
II. Some differences between countries
Communicating Gestures
11. “I don’t know”:
In US, it means they do not know, do not
care…
II. Some differences between countries
Communicating Gestures
12. “Are you crazy ?”:
It’s used for expressing that somebody is
“crazy”.
II. Some differences between countries
Communicating Gestures
13. Cheek kissing:
In US, it is a ritual or social kissing to indicate
relationship,… and to show respect.
II. Some differences between countries
Touching Gestures
14. Nose tapping:
Americans do it when they want someone to
keep a secret.
II. Some differences between countries
Head Gestures
15. Air quotes:
In US, this gesture is used for jeering at
someone or something.
II. Some differences between countries
Head Gestures
16. High handshake:
In US, they use it for the first meeting.
II. Some differences between countries
Hands Gestures
17. Thumbs up:
In US, people use it to take a taxi.
II. Some differences between countries
Hands Gestures
18. First bump:
A gesture to give approval or
respect.
II. Some differences between countries
Hands Gestures
19. Crossing fingers:
In US, you might cross your fingers for luck.
II. Some differences between countries
Hands Gestures
20. V–Sign:
In US and some other countries, it means
“Peace” or “Victory”.
II. Some differences between countries
Hands Gestures
21. Money:
In US, they use it when they want to talk
about money.
II. Some differences between countries
Hands Gestures
24. I. What is Culture Shock ?
II. Some differences between countries.
III. Good manners, bad manners. Does it matter ?
IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
MR. NGUYEN NGOC
PHAT
SCHEDULE
36. Walking between people.
III. Good manners & Bad Manners. Does it matter ?
Bad Manners
37. Does it matter ?
III. Good manners & Bad Manners. Does it matter ?
38. I. What is Culture Shock ?
II. Some differences between countries.
III. Good manners, bad manners. Does it matter ?
IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
MR. CO HOANG
MINH
SCHEDULE
39. IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
Learning as much about your host country as possible.
40. IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
Getting involved with the local community.
41. IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
Making an effort to learn the local language.
42. IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
Talking to other students about your feeling.
43. IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
Setting learning goals for your study abroad trip.
44. IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
Finding at least one thing you really love.
45. IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
Saying “YES !”
46. I. What is Culture Shock ?
II. Some differences between countries.
III. Good manners, bad manners. Does it matter ?
IV. How to deal with Culture Shock ?
V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
MR. NGUYEN
THANH LONG
SCHEDULE
47. V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
Taking a shower too long
Story about saving water in Australia
Story 1
48. V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
Ships for women
Safety for Lady
Story 2
49. V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
Prosperity andDynamism
Noise Culture of China
Story 3
50. V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
Developing communication skill with new thought
What experience ?
51. V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
A chance to be your better version
What experience ?
52. V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
Training your adaptability
What experience ?
53. V. Some stories about Culture Shock. What experience ?
A chance to develop & expand your career
What experience ?