The document discusses key aspects of culture that influence communication, including fundamental cultural orientations, verbal and nonverbal communication styles, and how culture impacts written business documents. It addresses cultural variations in contexting, views of individualism vs collectivism, perceptions of time and status, and decision-making processes. Differences in verbal and nonverbal communication across cultures are also examined, as well as how mechanics and formats of written business documents can differ between cultures. Intercultural competence requires understanding these cultural dimensions and their effects on communication.