This document summarizes an intercultural communication interview with a Korean woman who immigrated to the United States in 1984. It provides background on her nationality, education, family, and business ownership. Key topics from the interview include her expectations coming to the US, experiences with conflict, educational and parenting values, and the importance of culture and maintaining ties to Korea. Future research is proposed to explore how her relaxed parenting style contrasts with her cultural upbringing and may reflect Western influence.

1. Intercultural
Communication
Interview Project
Nancy D’Agostino
&
Charissa Richters

2. Background Information
 Female born in Korea
 Obtained her degree in business in Korea
 Came to American in 1984
 Identifies as Korean or Asian
 Married with one son
 She owns her own business

3. Language
 Korean is her native language
 English is her second language
 Primary language spoken at home is
Korean
 Primary language spoken at work is
English

4. Topics covered
 Expectations and emotions coming to the
United States. “American Dream”
 Major Conflict and how she dealt with it.
 Educational Values
 Parenting Style
 Importance of Culture (multi-culture)
 Returning to Korea

5. Themes
 Emotions
 Conflict Style
 Face
 Language
 Culture

7. Themes
 Emotions
 Conflict Style
 Face
 Language
 Culture

8. Future Research
We would like to explore the issue of her
relaxed parenting style and laid back
attitude about success. This contradicts
her cultural background and upbringing by
her parents. We hypothesize that this is a
result of American/Western influence.

9. Conclusion
 Answered all questions in detail
 Linguistic markers- “ya know” ,“right?”
 Expressive and did not avoid questions
 Comfortable with audience