Scenario:Cultural Differences
There is a different meaning behind gestures to different cultures. The key element to have collaboration in a cross-cultural communication is to understand the meaning of words, expressions, and gestures that can have vastly different significance and implication for people from diverse backgrounds (Dutta, 2008). As you mentioned, sometimes we might not be aware of the fact that we are disrespecting other cultures, and that is due to lack of knowledge of other culture's differences or practices. National, organizational, and personal cultures overlap and influence each other in determining one's personal business communication style. How do these types of cultures affect your own business communication style?
What are some barriers to effective cross-cultural communication? How may these barriers be overcome?