Communicating Across Culture Has Plenty Of Very Useful Point By Carol Kinsey Goman

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a) Communicating across Culture had plenty of very useful point. Carol Kinsey Goman mentions that communicating with people from other cultures is a challenging process, there is lots of things to take into account like rules, beliefs, values, phobia and anxieties. (Carol Kinsey Goman, 2011)

I. Most cultures have their own set of rules and they are usually educated to their children from childhood. I understand this because they are several things I have been taught to follow from an early age which has become part of my daily life. For example most Asian culture have been taught to address older people with respect and speak in appropriate tone.

II. Different cultures have different beliefs on how they should communicate. Some cultures beliefs that younger people should always speak to older people with respect even if they are at wrong.

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Reference:
Carol Kinsey Goman, P. (2011, March n.d). Communicating Across Cultures. Retrieved May 29, 2016, from ASME Setting The Standard: https://www.asme.org/engineering-topics/articles/business-communication/communicating-across-cultures

b) As for my culture its very similar to most of the Asian culture, I was taught the rules, beliefs and values at an early age. I was taught to communicate politely to everyone and not to raise my voice when I’m speaking regardless of their age. I was also taught to take into consideration of the culture, beliefs and values of the person I’m speaking to. For example for to make comments or jokes that puts down another culture or their beliefs. For example when people generalise all Muslims are bad because of what some people have done.

When I was young I was also taught to address older with respect and appropriate titles when speaking to th...

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... how I should present myself in the cultural environment so I can be most effective.

Being open minded will be a challenge, it’s something I have to think constantly and make continual effort to keep and obtain. I will make an effort to think openly and grasp new ideas. Part of being open minded means I will also be honest and admit if don’t know something when I’m speaking to someone. This will expand my understanding of other cultures and their beliefs, values and rules.

I think by putting aside my views and learning cultural surprises will help me in any environment. I will put aside my views and try to see things from the point of view of the other person from the other culture. This will create a whole new understanding of what’s going on around me. Doing so will minimize surprises and lead to new insights and create an enjoyable and happy environment for all.

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