Apps used for communication in different cultures
China
What is WeChat
How has technology helped people maintain long-distance relationships across cultures?
What is by allowing constant connection through video calls and messaging?
In many countries, people send a 😊 or 😃 to show they are happy when texting. What are these small pictures called?
What are emojis?
Japan
What is Line
Why might “oversharing” online be normal in one culture but uncomfortable in another?
What is differences in self-disclosure and privacy norms?
Some cultures use stickers or emojis more than words to show feelings. What is this a way of communicating?
What is digital expression?
India
What is WhatsApp
What’s one way technology can make intercultural friendships stronger?
What is by providing shared online spaces for communication
In Japan, people often use emojis to show politeness or emotion instead of words. Why?
Because their culture values indirect communication
Ethiopia
What is Telegram
Why can online dating lead to cultural misunderstandings?
What is differing expectations about romance, gender roles, and directness?
In some countries, the thumbs-up 👍 emoji can be friendly, but in others it might be rude. What does this show?
That emojis can mean different things in different cultures
Saudi Arabia
What is Botim
When friends from different countries text or video chat and don’t understand each other because they communicate differently, this happens.
What is a misunderstanding?
Sending a heart ❤️ or clapping 👏 emoji to someone in another country can sometimes be confusing. Why?
Because people interpret emojis differently depending on their culture