unintentionally offending others. Effective Communication Communication is an area that can be especially challenging for those uninformed about cultural differences. A simple nod of the head or smile may be interpreted as something you had not intended. For example‚ around the world a smile can relay many emotions‚ not just happiness or pleasure as in the U.S. In Japan‚ people smile when they are sad‚ angry‚ confused‚ and happy. Asians smile to show disagreement‚ anger‚ confusion‚ and frustration
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ways that cultural differences would affect doing business internationally‚ as well as what specific skills global managers would need to address with these differences‚ and finally if I think expatriate or foreign-national managers would be better equipped to deal with these challenges. This report will provide the reader with some facts on cultural differences and the affect on business internationally. It will also give some skills global managers can utilize to address those cultural differences
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Recognizing Cultural Differences at Pizza Hut Samantha Bennington SOC/315 January 9‚ 2012 Lanny A. Kope‚ EdD Recognizing Cultural Differences at Pizza Hut Introduction I have worked for Pizza Hut for a total of nine years. This company claims that they are considered an equal opportunity employer. They claim that they follow the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This means that they cannot and do not discriminate against their employees (current and potential) based on several
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and disadvantages to this. When a healthcare providers take cultural and ethnic influences into account‚ they are able to somewhat understand where the patient is coming from. This brings many advantages that both the healthcare provider and patient can reap. With this background comes a better understanding of the patient’s decisions‚ fears‚ and their concerns/hopes regarding treatment modalities. In turn‚ better communication between the patient and healthcare team is facilitated. In addition‚
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Egyptian Cultural Differences Rochanda Robertson The cultural differences between the United States and Egypt are high in numbers. Before traveling to Egypt and meeting with potential business leaders‚ many things must be taken into consideration. There are some things that we as Americans do and say that is considered normal in the U.S. but would be considered abnormal or rude in Egypt. The first step that would have to be taken is to establish a good relationship with my potential Egyptian
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Cultural Differences in Communication Ilana Diallo COMM 200 Kristy Nelson December 17‚ 2010 Cultural Differences in Communication Culture differences in communication is simply one way of stating that communication is diverse and requires one to use with precision. Being able to communicate your message within different communities and cultures it is important to understand the differences and how it may affect the response by the certain targeted people group. Dealing with cultural
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This assignment will be based on a patient from a different culture to my own and how the culture difference had a significant impact on the ability to communicate or engage with the patient. During this assignment the patient will be referred as Mr Y as confidentiality of the patient must be maintained in accordance to the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines (NMC‚ 2010). In the time of my placement in Outpatient Department in one London Hospital‚ Mr Y a 63 year old patient‚ originally from
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United Arab Emirates From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search "UAE" redirects here. For other uses‚ see UAE (disambiguation). United Arab Emirates دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة Dawlat al-Imārāt al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah | | | Flag | Emblem | | Motto: الله ‚ الوطن ‚ الرئيس[citation needed] Allah‚ al-Waṭan‚ al-Ra ’īs (Arabic) "God‚ The Homeland‚ President" | Anthem: Ishy Bilady | | Capital | Abu Dhabi 24°28′N 54°22′E / 24.467°N 54.367°E / 24
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Culture is what makes up our countries‚ cities‚ states‚ and communities; each place has different foods‚ clothing‚ religions‚ races‚ architecture‚ geography‚ and many more influences. These subjects define us and how we live. They contradict us from everyone else; they are examples of our unique characteristics. In the 1860’s the North and south were different. Besides the fact that we were in the middle of a civil war‚ the cultures were almost opposites. The southern parts of the United States were
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This essay explores how Greek and Roman myths reflect aspects of the ways in which women in particular are seen within the societies of ancient [and in some cases modern] Greek/Roman culture. Drawing on the myths of Hera‚ Dionysus‚ the Amazons‚ Athene‚ Pandora and Aphrodite the essay will reflect upon social‚ financial and diplomatic relations of Greek/Roman woman. In ancient times Greek and Roman women were oppressed due to the mistrust of the female. The myths reveal warnings‚ morals and philosophies;
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