Discussion: Topic 1: Culture and Communication
Imagine that you are visiting a country or culture where you are not easily understood. Your expectations about time, personal space, the roles of men and women, and communication styles seem foreign to the people you encounter. You are hungry and need to get something to eat. Where will you choose to go? How will you interact with the people to get what you need? Describe what this experience would be like. Give one example of how a miscommunication could occur.
What are some ways you might seek to be understood? How can this thought experiment help you in your daily life?
Address the Unit 4 Gannon course text reading material on China; feel free to also connect this week's YouTube video from Christine Sun Kim as part of your response. Include citations and reference entries.
Sun Kim, C. [TED]. (Producer). (2015, November 19). The enchanting music of sign language. [YouTube].
Gannon, J., M., Pillai, K., R. (. (03/2015). Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 34 Nations, Clusters of Nations, Continents, and Diversity, 6th Edition. [Kaplan].