Cross culture communication

Modern societies are confronted with communication problems caused by cultural misunderstanding and cultural contrast. Intercultural training tries to solve such problems by preparing personnel and private people for working abroad, dealing with migration or accomplishing projects in multinational teams.

An example for a cross-cultural communication strategy is "the contrast-American technique",[1] developed by the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) and the actor Cajetan DeMello.

Cross-cultural miscommunication

According to Michael Walsh and Ghil'ad Zuckermann, Western conversational interaction is typically "dyadic", between two particular people, where eye contact is important and the speaker controls the interaction; and "contained" in a relatively short, defined time frame. However, traditional Aboriginal conversational interaction is "communal", broadcast to many people, eye contact is not important, the listener controls the interaction; and "continuous", spread over a longer, indefinite time frame.[2][2][3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ DeMello, Cajetan, "Acting the Culture Contrast" page 59-68. Intercultural Sourcebook: Cross-Cultural Training Methods Vol. 1, Sandra M. Fowler (Editor). Yarmouth, Maine: Intercultural Press, Inc. 1995
  2. 1 2 Zuckermann, Ghil'ad; et al. (2015), ENGAGING - A Guide to Interacting Respectfully and Reciprocally with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and their Arts Practices and Intellectual Property (PDF), Australian Government: Indigenous Culture Support, p. 12, retrieved 25 June 2016
  3. ↑ Walsh, Michael (1997), Cross cultural communication problems in Aboriginal Australia, Australian National University, North Australia Research Unit, pp. 7–9, retrieved 25 June 2016
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