Introduction

0 Communication in different
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cultures
The United States, China,
and Egypt
Each culture has different
norms and values
Different conflicts and
miscommunications in the
workplace
Effective communication in
the workplace
The different
communication styles

The United States Workplace

Ethics are respect in the

workplace

Combining cultures and

genders

Polite communications
Equal opportunities are

important

Conflicts and Miscommunications

Job duties
Important Details
Communication

Techniques
Misinterpretation

Strategies to Facilitate
Communication
Giving Information
Sharing Information
Understanding American Gender Norms
Listening To Gain Understanding
Listening To Solve Problems

Communication styles in the

Workplace
Explicit
Relator
Socializer
Thinker
Director

The Chinese Workplace

0 Men have more rights than

women

0 Men are wiser than women

0 Women are treated with

politeness

0 Some opportunities for

women

Conflicts and
Miscommunications
Can culture differences

cause conflicts?
Hostile work

environment
Culture backgrounds can

have a say, but may not

agree

Communication Strategies
Gender Equality?
Great Respect and Courtesy
Defer to Male Colleagues
Decision Makers

Communication Styles in the

Workplace
Implicitly: not directly

expressed
Impassiveness
Limited non-verbal

communication
The more traditional

indirect communication
style

The Egyptian Workplace

Strong values
Preferences to men
Discrimination against

women
Communication for

women is limited

Gender Equality and Womens Empowerment

in Egypt.

Conflicts and
Miscommunications
Patience, patience,

patience
Allow prayer call
Men and women are

separated

Communication Strategies
Personal Distance
Body Language
Culture
Religion

Communication Styles in the

Workplace
Flattery
Hyperbolic
High emotions
Conservative

among genders
(especially in
conversation)

Conclusion
0 Communication is important to everyone
0 Gender roles are different around the world
0 There are effective ways to handle conflicts and

miscommunications in the workplace

0 Each person is different and communicates in their

own way

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