Lifestyle
Haley and Anna were sitting at Necci and noticed most of the Italian customers were sitting enjoying their coffee with friends, while they were busy working on their computers. What kind of lifestyle does this demonstrate for the Italians?
What is a "being" lifestyle
The two kinds of Authority
What is Low & High
This country is traditionally associated with strong family ties and close relationships between generations.
What is Italy
Does Italy fall under an Affective expressive culture, or a Neutral restrained culture?
What is an Affective, expressive culture
Direct communication is also known as what
What is low-context communication
What lifestyle can be defined by a full-schedule focused on meetings and striving for a new management role?
What is a "doing" lifestyle
United States is considered to have what type of authority
What is low-power distance
A young Italian individual considers their parents' opinions before accepting a new job in a new city.
What is collectivism
In a neutral culture, showing strong emotions in a professional setting can be viewed as a sign of what?
What is a lack of professionalism or self-control
Indirect speakers avoid saying “no” outright to preserve this.
What is Harmony and Relationship
What does “La dolce vita” mean?
What is "the sweet life"
An American employee working in an Italian company notices that employees tend to show more formality toward their manager and defer to their authority when making decisions. Which type of power distance might this reflect?
What is High-Power distance
"Everyone in Italy is collectivist, and everyone in North America is individualist" What does this mindset show?
You’re sitting at an outdoor café in Rome, sipping an espresso, when the couple at the next table suddenly erupts into what sounds like a heated argument. Their hands are flying, voices are rising, and for a moment you wonder if it’s time to call the waiter—or the police. Then suddenly, they burst into laughter, finish their coffee, and stroll off arm in arm. Is this neutral or affective expressiveness?
What is affective expressiveness
In a high-context culture like Italy, meaning is carried by relationships, setting, and this, not just the words.
What is tone (non-verbal cues)