The Cultural Differences in Cross-cultural Communication Guijun Zhang* China Pharmaceutical University / Nanjing University Abstract: The article discusses communication‚ cross-cultural communication and culture. It analyzes the root of cross-cultural difference and lists six fundamental patterns of cultural differences in cross-cultural communication. It also gives suggestion on how to properly treat these differences to achieve successful cross-cultural communication. Key words: cross-cultural
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China and US Cultural Differences China and US Cultural Differences Introduction With more than six billion people in the world is not difficult to realize that there are many different cultures and belief systems around the world that differ from the one we live in here in the US. There are countries that are governed by kings; there are others that are governed by religion‚ and others that are governed by republics. There are many different ways in which to prove that the world is not the same
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Cultural Identity Barrera Vianney English P:1st We live in a world where no one is the same. We all go through things because of the way we look‚ speak‚ what we believe in‚ our social status‚ or where we come from. We are all different. Those differences are what makes us special. Sometimes what makes us special makes us feel left out too. I have felt left out in some points of my life. I think everyone has felt left out at some time. Throughout my life I have‚ especially now
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Attitudes towards Cultural Differences Between the Company and the Foreign Cultures Shadow (何莹影) Student ID: 201030500489 School of Business Administration South China University of Technology Question 2: Would you describe Green’s and Martin’s attitudes as being ethnocentric‚ polycentric‚ or geocentric? What factors do you think have influenced their attitudes? Abstract Hydro Generation (HG)‚ a U.S. based company built the power plant in Uganda which was its first project in Africa. James
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workers pay more than American leaders. They were also more likely than Americans to favor putting a top limit on incomes. These cultural differences make a difference in politics. Tocqueville was amazed at how religious Americans were compared to Europeans. People in churches tend to have a feeling of civic duty. Since churches do volunteer work and donate to charity‚ they might feel obligated to do so as well. But this goes back to Robert Putnam’s “Bowling Alone.” Even though many people participate
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Disney Adapts to Cultural Differences I grew up watching Disney as a kid‚ and still even enjoy some of the shows that are aired today; I am not ashamed to admit it.. Ok maybe a little bit‚ but that is beside the point. Disney is the perfect idea for kids of all ages and backgrounds because every story that is told empowers the youth to enjoy their life‚ no matter the circumstances. I know that was true for me because when I would watch Disney channel on the television or watch a Disney animated
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Psy 251E 17/12/2012 Childrearing Practices Throughout my time spent here in Spain‚ I have found the cross-cultural similarities and differences of child-rearing practices to be an extremely interesting area of study. Comparatively the families of the American and Spanish societies have quite different methods of raising a child and introducing him or her to this world. What is and what is not socially acceptable is the only differing area when looking at any two cultures side-by-side. Certain
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Response to Chinese and Mexican Cultural Differences Nathan D. Smith for Dr. John Obradovich‚ Ph.D. BUSI -472 October 1‚ 2012 Response to Chinese and Mexican Cultural Differences The comparison between the Chinese and Mexican cultures is an interesting and fascinating one. I do agree that music and dancing is a vital part of the Mexican culture. Mexicans will use any event or situation as a reason to have a celebratory party. All
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There were many cultural differences between the Masai’s and the U.S. The fundamental difference I notice was their simplicity. They think that every big celebration and every tragedy that people go thru in their lives should be celebrated or minimized by the gift of cows. I think that the fundamental similarity between our cultures is the need to help those in need‚ compassion. When September 11th. happened the whole nation was shocked and hurt. Even those who didn’t have family in the twin towers
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of God can be highly moral? Why or why not? Rachels 1. What cultural practice of the Callatians shocked the Greeks? What did Darius think about the differences between these two cultures? 2. What does a cultural relativist believe about universal moral truth? 3. What is the “cultural differences argument?” 4. Does Rachels think the cultural differences argument is sound? Why or why not? 5. According to the cultural relativist‚ which society is morally superior: a society which allows
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