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COMMUNICATION
Presented By:-
Anu Gupta
Anisha Sanghi
Shefali Bhagaaat
Ashish Sabbarwal
What is a culture?
“The reasonable person adapts himself to the
world, while the unreasonable one persists in
trying to adapt the world to himself”
"Culture is the arts elevated to a set of
beliefs."
– Tom Wolfe
Culture is the "lens" through which you
view the world.
It is central to what you see.
What is Cross-Cultural Communication?
What is different?
1. Communication Styles
2. Attitudes toward conflicts
3. Decision making style
4. Approaches to knowing
Business Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Improves the contribution of employees in a diverse
workforce
Sharing of views and ideas
Talent improvisation
An understanding of diverse market
Aspects of Cross-Cultural
Communication
There are several parameters that may be
perceived differently by people of different
cultures.These may include:
Perception of Time
Perception of Space
Non-verbal Communication
Blocks to Cultural
Communication
1. Slow Down
2. Separate Questions
3. Avoid Negative Questions
4. Take Turns
5. Write it down
6. Be Supportive
7. Check Meanings
8. Avoid Slangs
9. Watch the humour
10. Maintain Etiquette