Intercultural communication
- Explain what is meant by the statement “In studying other cultures, we do so very of ten from the perspective of our own culture.”
- Explain how and why communication and culture are linked.
- Why is it said that much of culture is invisible?
- Explain what is meant by the phrase “Communication is contextual.” Can you think of examples of how context has influenced your behavior?
- How does intercultural communication differ from everyday forms of communication?
- Making inferences about a culture different from your own can often be problematic. Can you think of examples when a lack of information forced you to make the wrong inference?
- What are some common misconceptions regarding human communication?
- What are some ways cultures differ in the way they listen?
