Module 4: Unit 2 - Cross-Culture

Cross-Culture

100

This term refers to the shared attitudes, values, goals, customs, traditions, and beliefs of a group of people (a way of life) in a place or time.

Culture 

200

This term means "involving two or more different cultures and their ideas and customs" according to the Cambridge dictionary. 

Cross-Cultural

300

What are the five aspects of Cross-Culture?

Beliefs, Values, Communication, Customs, Language

400

This term refers to what we say and how we say it. 

Verbal Behavior

500

This term refers to what we say using gestures, eyes, and facial expressions without talking or using words. 

Non-Verbal Behavior

Cross-Culture (Cont.)

100

This term refers to the comfortable distance between people talking and how it varies between cultures.

Distancing

200

This term refers to the degree to which people make eye contact or look at other people.

Gaze

300

This term refers to movements with the hands or body that are easily read across cultures.

Gestures

400

This term refers to how we prefer to communicate and express ourselves. 

Communication style

500

This term refers to the things that people consider important, such as love, loyalty, hard work, compassion, knowledge, and humanitarianism. 

Values