Vocabulary and Cultural Concepts Flashcard

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"polite, but emotionally cold"

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cordial but distant

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in earnest

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seriously and with full effort

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What does it mean if someone is in a "defensive position" during a discussion?

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feeling the need to protect yourself in a discussion

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Which term describes when both people understand each other's point of view?

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mutual understanding

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What does it mean to "bridge cultures"?

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connect people of different backgrounds

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Which word refers to "to oversimplify or assume something based on a group"?

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stereotype

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Hierarchical organization

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organized in levels of importance

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What is the difference between "collectivistic" and "individualistic" cultures?

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group vs. individual priority

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If two people have "common ground," what do they share?

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shared interests or understanding

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not-invented-here syndrome

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rejecting outside ideas just because they’re not local