Awareness & Beyond Language
What does cultural awareness mean in communication?
Understanding differences in values, beliefs, and behaviors.
What is a common greeting in many cultures?
Handshake.
What is enculturation?
Learning your own culture.
What is culture shock?
Feeling confused in a new culture.
Why is teaching culture important?
Helps communication and understanding.
Why is language alone not enough for communication?
Because culture, gestures, and context also affect meaning.
What is a ritual?
A traditional action repeated in a culture.
What is acculturation?
Adapting to a new culture.
Name one stage of culture shock.
Honeymoon / frustration / adaptation.
What is a leader?
A person who guides others.
Give an example of “beyond language” in communication.
Body language, tone, eye contact, gestures.
How does politeness differ between cultures?
Some are direct, some indirect.
What is assimilation?
Fully adopting another culture.
What causes culture shock?
New environment, language, customs.
How does culture influence leadership?
Different cultures have different leadership styles.
What can happen if cultural awareness is ignored?
Misunderstanding, conflict, offense.
Why is eye contact important in some cultures but rude in others?
Cultural norms define respect differently.
Difference between acculturation and assimilation?
Acculturation = partial adaptation
Assimilation = full change
How can people overcome culture shock?
Learn culture, be open-minded, practice language.
Name one leadership style.
Democratic / Authoritarian / Transformational.
How does cultural awareness improve global cooperation?
Helps people respect differences and work effectively together.
Compare greeting styles in Western and Asian cultures.
Western: handshake, eye contact
Asian: bowing, less eye contact
Give a real-life example of acculturation.
A student moving abroad and learning local customs but keeping own culture.
Explain the 4 stages of culture shock.
Honeymoon → Frustration → Adjustment → Adaptation
How can a leader manage a multicultural team?
Respect differences, communicate clearly, be flexible.