Cross-Cultural Communication

Cross-cultural communication means ....

• The communication between different group of culture and language

• The act of feeling of admiration for somebody

• Behavior that shows that you respect somebody or something

• something spoken, not written

Cross-cultural communication...

• Can help us understand only the people from our country.

• Can help us understand the differences that separate people from other cultures.

• Can´t help us very much.

• Can´t avoid culture shocks.

In India, shaking the head left and right means...

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

• None of them

In Brazil, showing the thumb held upwards, means everything "OK" and in France means...

• Yes

• Ok

• Number "One"

• No

In conversation with an Indian colleague, it is generally inappropriate to ask about his or her:

• Age

• Home region

• Marital status or plans

• None of them

Which of the following is considered as measure of one's credibility in Japan?

• Good-character

• Self-Confidence

• Verbal Communication Skills

• All of the above

What is generally the best way to influence an important decision in the Philippines

• Through entertainment and gifts

• Persuade high level management to get a top-down decision

• Build consensus among lower levels and get agreement from the bottom up

• None of them.

In India, tilting one's head from side to side means:

• I'm listening

• I would like to say something

• No

• Hurry up

In a high context culture, people are expected to be direct, clear and explicit in their communication with others.

• True

• False

When we come in contact with people of different cultures, we sometimes experience psychological discomfort known as

• Culture shock

• Psychological shock

• Culture phobia

• None of them.