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    PMAL101: Cross-Cultural Communication


    Unit 8: Theories and Research in Cross-Cultural
    Communication

    What do you understand about how people think and behave across cultural contexts?

    Refer to Figure 2.3 found in this chapter (or within the Resources tab in this activity) and
    provide your views or personal experiences on how people behave in high vs. low
    cultural contexts.
    Response:

    It's crucial to remember that cultures are varied and complex, and that people from different cultural
    backgrounds can coexist. Therefore, it is important to use caution when making any generalizations.
    Influences from culture: Culture has a big impact on how people think and act. People's perspectives on
    the world, interactions with others, and decision-making are influenced by cultural values, norms,
    beliefs, and traditions. People are socialized within the contexts of their respective cultures, picking up
    the traditions, norms, and proper conduct of those societies. Cultural contexts can have an impact on
    communication styles. Indirect and implicit communication may be valued more highly in some
    cultures than direct and explicit communication. Individualistic cultures frequently put an emphasis on
    self-interest, independence, and self-expression, whereas collectivistic cultures put an emphasis on
    maintaining social ties, group harmony, and interdependence. While some cultures place a strong
    emphasis on efficiency and punctuality, following set schedules and deadlines, others may take a more
    accommodating and laid-back approach to time. Attitudes toward Authority: Different cultural
    contexts can result in different attitudes and behaviors toward authority figures. Others may have
    wider personal space boundaries and prefer more personal distance during interactions. Some cultures
    may have smaller personal space boundaries and frequent physical contact. The emergence of
    multicultural identities and the further blending of cultures as a result of globalization and increased
    intercultural interaction have further complicated our understanding of human thought. According to
    the given figure and according to my personal experience, people in low culture behaves informally,
    popularity oriented, relaxed standards and easily accessible. Where in high culture people being more
    formal, selective, intellectually curious and intellectually pursuitable.

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