5. Misinterpretation
can be
the source of the problem
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6. e basic
of Cross Cultural Communication is
language & culture
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7. Words in most northern
European
languages
are low in context.
ey provide most of the meaning.
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8. Asian and Arabic languages
are among
the most high context
languages in the world.
e words can have multiple meanings
depending on the situation.
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9. Effective
cross-cultural communication
is about
understanding the culture -
the non verbal communication
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10. Non verbal communication
is body movements,
facial expressions,
body posture,
the use of space,
basic human interaction,
communication style,
time sensitivity.
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11. If you are going
global
it’s time for you to
invest in the expertise
and resources needed
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