Intercultural Communication
Its the verbal and nonverbal interaction between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Developing awareness
The journey to developing awareness in intercultural communication is an individual one, it is important to recognize the connections we all have to many different aspects of social life. You are, of course, an individual. But you have been influenced by culture. The ways that others regard you and communicate with you are influenced largely by whom they perceive you to be. By enacting cultural characteristics of masculinity or femininity, for example, you may elicit particular reactions from others. Reflect on your social and individual characteristics; consider how these characteristics communicate something about you.
Importance Of Intercultural Communication
Intercultural communication is an important part of intercultural competence or the ability to effectively function across cultures (link), and with those from other cultures. As our world gets smaller and globalization gets stronger, intercultural competence and great intercultural communication become a necessity to be successful.
Applying And Managing Intercultural Communication
Reflective experiences
learn phrases in their language
Adapt your behavior
check your understanding
