Chapter 1
Name one of the regulators of human life and identity.
Religion, Class
Nationality, Gender, Civilization, Race/ethnicity
Who is a third culture kid?
Obama
My former student
What is the difference between nonverbal behavior and nonverbal communication?
Behavior is our natural reaction or a show of feelings whereas communication is a message we send.
What is the scientific method?
A rational, scientific way of solving problems.
Give an example of cultural appropriation.
Why is anxiety considered a barrier to intercultural communication?
You are not completely present in the communication transaction because you are feeling nervous and uncertain.
Feng Shui is an example of which type of nonverbal communication?
Territoriality
There are many self-storage units in the U.S. Which value is this related to?
Materialism
What does "model minority" mean?
It is a stereotype for a group that generalizes everyone to be successful, hard working, intelligent, etc.
Name the 5 other types of barriers to intercultural communication.
Anxiety
Assuming similarity rather than difference
Ethnocentrism, Stereotypes/Prejudice
Language, Nonverbal communication misinterpretations
Eye contact is an example of which type of nonverbal communication?
Kinesics
Americans do not get a lot of paid time off. Explain why.
Due to their culture's activity/work value they value efficiency and work over play. Play is what you do on your own time.
What is othering?
Degrading cultures outside one's own. Creating divisions between cultural groups.
What is profiling?
A law enforcement practice of looking at individuals based on appearance or characteristics in relation to the probability that they may break the law.
An accent is an example of which type of nonverbal communication?
Paralanguage
What is an idiom about time.
Time is money.
Spending time
Time flies
Don't waste time
In Confucianism, what is meant by reciprocity?
Feeling the need to pay someone back to keep the relationship in balance.
What are the 3 attributes of intercultural communication?
Affective - our sensitivity to differences
Cognitive - what we think, self awareness
Behavioral - the skills we have with others, social skills, flexibility
Aromatherapy is an example of which type of nonverbal communication?
Olfactics
What is the type of Christianity that was brought to the U.S. in its early years?
Protestantism.