Culture
What is culture?
Culture is the way of life of a group of people (beliefs, values, customs).
What is intercultural communication?
Communication between people from different cultures.
What is cross-cultural awareness?
Understanding differences between cultures.
What is intercultural competence?
Ability to communicate effectively with people from other cultures.
What is a ritual?
A formal action repeated for a special purpose.
What is tradition?
Tradition is something passed from generation to generation.
What is nonverbal communication?
Communication without words (gestures, facial expressions, body language).
What is ethnocentrism?
Believing your culture is better than others.
What is intercultural knowledge?
Knowledge about other cultures.
What is a greeting ritual?
A usual way of saying hello (handshake, bow).
What is custom?
A custom is a common behavior in a society.
What is tone of voice?
How your voice sounds when you speak (soft, loud, angry, happy).
What is cultural relativism?
Understanding a culture on its own terms.
What is intercultural attitude?
Positive and open feelings toward other cultures.
What is a holiday tradition?
Special activities done during holidays.
What is culture shock?
Culture shock is confusion or difficulty in a new culture.
What are gestures?
Movements of hands or body to express ideas.
What is cultural sensitivity?
Respecting other cultures.
What is intercultural skill?
Skills to interact with people from different cultures.
What is a social custom?
A normal behavior in social situations.
What are cultural values?
Cultural values are important beliefs of a society.
What are facial expressions?
Feelings shown on the face (smile, frown, surprise).
What is cultural misunderstanding?
Problems caused by cultural differences.
What is cultural adaptation?
Adjusting to a new culture.
What is a family tradition?
Activities families repeat every year.