Coping with Intercultural Communication

What is intercultural communication?

• Communication that occurs in international business settings only

• Communication between people of different cultural backgrounds

• Communication taking place in the workplace.

• Communication using different languages only

Which of the following terms describes the belief that one’s own culture is superior to others?

• Cultural relativism

• Ethnocentrism

• Multiculturalism

• Cultural adaptation

In intercultural communication, non-verbal communication can differ significantly across cultures. Which of the following is a non-verbal cue?

• Language

• Gestures

• Accents

• Vocabulary

Which of the following can be considered as core element or key aspect of culture?

• Climate

• Fashion

• Religion

• Population size

Which of the following best defines "low-context culture"?

• Culture where communication relies heavily on shared, unspoken understanding

• Culture where communication is explicit, direct, and verbal

• Culture that uses a lot of non-verbal cues

• Culture that values emotional expression

What does “cultural relativism” suggest?

• All cultural practices should be judged by one universal standard

• Cultural practices should be understood within their own context

• Some cultures should be changed to fit modern values

• One culture is more advanced than another

Which of the following best defines "stereotype"?

• A generalized belief about a group of people

• A deep understanding of another culture

• A positive cultural exchange

• A communication strategy

Language barriers can be a major challenge in intercultural communication.

Intercultural communication only happens during international travel.

Culture is learned, not inherited biologically.