INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION ORAL COMMUNICATION .pptx

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a situation where the individuals or groups exchanging
messages are from different linguistic and cultural origins.
Problems are encountered in the transmission of the
message due to differences in values, beliefs, and
expectations.
What is intercultural
communication?

The tendency therefore, for
the receiver is to interpret the
message according to his
culture. And if the
interpretation is not the same
as to what the speaker meant,
misinterpretation results.

Problems in intercultural
communication can be brought
about by the differences in
gender, race and ethnicity,
religion, social class, family
traditions, age and many
more.
Chances are, you will be able to
experience a situation where
these factors on culture will

Non-verbal symbols like....
kinesics, paralanguage, chronemics,
oculesics, proxemics, and other symbols
plays important role in a situation where
intercultural communication takes place.

This is because,
the interpretation of the message may depend on how
the speaker said it (paralanguage), the gesture or
movement done when it was said (kinesics), the time
the information is imparted (chronemics), or the space
or distance between the speaker and the listener when
the information is transmitted (proxemics).

Here are some following
examples:

Patting the head of a child with
an open palm is acceptable in
most countries, since this is a
gesture to mean fondness for a
child. But one should not do this
in any Buddhist country
because Buddhist believe that
this is the part of the body
where the spirit dwells,
therefore, it is wrong to tap a

Men kissing as a greeting is
not a normal sight, at least
not in the Philippines nor any
Asian country. Likewise, it is
not socially acceptable in
North America, Northern
Europe nor Australia. But it is
common in South and
Eastern Europe, the Middle

Intercultural Barriers
the following barriers impede effective
interpersonal communication:

Ethnocentrism
• is the belief that one’s own culture is superior and better
than the others.
This happens when a person brings with him or her
biases of his or her own culture during a
conversation with a person from different cultural
background.
For example, thinking that the white race is more
superior that the brown or yellow race is being
ethnocentric.

Intercultural Communuication Apprehension/ Anxiety
• “the fear or anxiety associated with either real
or anticipated communication with people
from different groups, especially cultural and/
or ethnic groups”.
• With this apprehension, students will not
attempt to approach anybody from their host
culture nor speak to anyone because of the
fear that they might not be understood.

Stereotyping
• refers to generalization or assumptions that people
make about a group.
Some people tend to generalize that a group of
people share the same characteristics based on the
image of what others in the group are like.
Stereotyping is considered wrong or negative by
some people, knowing about one group’s behavior
can also be an advantage.

Prejudice
• is preconceived dislike or feeling for a
person or group because of the
difference incultural background. If a
person can hold his prejudice, the more
positive the outcome of the interpersonal
relationships will be.

What can we do to avoid issues that may
ensue in an intercultural communication?
How can we manage situations as these?

How equipped are we to face the challenge of
communication with these people?
How sensitive could we be to socio- cultural
dimension of communication on this aspect?

Avoiding Intercultural
Barriers
the following are suggestions or solutions to avoid barriers to
intercultural communication;

1.Remember that differences exist
between among cultures.
We may come from same world, may speak the
same language (Americans, Australians,
Britons, etc. speak English) but we vary in
beliefs, attitudes and values. Assuming that we
are similar to other people from different
countries can pose a problem in our
understanding of the message they give us.

2. Be aware of language differences.
Connotations, vocabulary, idioms, slang, etc.
can cause a hindrance to the understanding of
messages of people from different places.
Discussing the differences in language and
adjusting to another’s communication style will
help in avoiding misinterpreting the given
information.

3.Improve listening and observation
skills.
Being observant on how a person from another
culture communication will definitely aid one in his
intercultural relationship. He can watch as the
other person speaks, vigilant of the gestures or
tones he is using. His nonverbal symbols may help
him understand what he intends to imply and not
just cling to just one meaning of a word the other

4. Respect and do not judge other
cultures.
Learn how appreciate differences in
viewpoints instead of judging them. One
cannot say that an action of one is wrong
because it is not according to his values or
beliefs. Learn to try to understand the
statement, and actuation or behavior or

5. Build relationships with people of
different cultures.
Build relationships by befriending them.
If you are friends with persons with a
different cultural background, you will be
able to learn and be able to understand
why they behave insome manner not
similar to yours.

6. Empathize with them.
Empathizing with people with
different cultures simply means
putting oneself in their shoes to be
able to see their point.

7. Be resourceful.
It will not hurt you if you read articles
or readings that will make you
understand another person’s culture.
Go ahead and do your research.

8. Adapt and enjoy the cultural
difference.
Sometimes, you need to adapt to the culture of
people from different culture environment to be one
with them, and to understand them. If that is the
case, be open and resilient to the new culture. Be
tolerant of the ambiguity of behavior displayed or
shown, and of words said. Apply what you have
found out in your research. Finally, do not just adapt

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