This document contains an agenda for a presentation on cross-cultural communication between Egypt and India. The agenda includes five topics: examples of cultural differences, cross-cultural communication, Egyptian culture and values, Indian culture and values, and tips for better cross-cultural communication. Anshul and Yuvraj will present on Egyptian culture and values while Rashi and Ajit will present on Indian culture and values.

2. S.N TOPIC
O
PRESENTER
1.
CULTURE AND EXAMPLES
OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
KHUSHBOO
2.
CROSS CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
KHUSHBOO
3.
EGYPTIAN CULTURE &
VALUES
ANSHUL & YUVRAJ
4.
INDIAN CULTURE AND
VALUES
RASHI & AJIT
5.
TIPS FOR BETTER CROSS
CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION
AJIT
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3. CULTURE DEFINED
Culture is a group which shapes a person's values
and identity. Cultural identities can stem from the
following differences: race, ethnicity, gender, class,
religion, country of origin, and geographic region.

4. A person acts according to the
values and norms of his or her
culture; another person holding
a different worldview might
interpret his or her behavior
from an opposite standpoint.
This
situation
creates
misunderstanding and can lead
to conflict.
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5. EXAMPLES OF
CULTURAL
DIFFERENCES

8. Different cultures (and subcultures) may
have
different
rules
and
norms.
Understanding
the
other's
culture
facilitates cross-cultural communication.
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9. VIDEO

12. CULTURE
• Communication
distance
•Conversation involve
touching
•Visitors attire
•Thinking towards
traditional garments
•Avoid ornaments
•Topic of conversation

13. THREE IMPORTANT VALUES
I. Religion
II. Family
III. Education/Job

14. • Salt Addition
• Working Days
• Entertainment
Arrangements
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15. • Remove shoes before entering
a home or other building.
• Muslims are prohibited from
alcohol and pork.
• Confusing Names
• Business Cards
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16. Why are Egyptian Children
always confused?
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17. VIDEO

18. Hand shake
Personal space
Hand wave
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19. Use of right and left hand
Shared household responsibilities
Business card
Greeting outsiders
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20. Rights as citizen
Marriage system
Parent’s expectations
Education system
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