Communication through Culture
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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Communication of Culture
Communications 1000
Group Presentations
Mrs. Carol Sisco
Brittany Smith
Ekow Dadzie
Lauren Buonomo
Elisabeta Hysa
Nathaniel Rosa
Rachael Clark
Elmedina Loga
Jamaica is a very diverse island.
The official language is English and Patoi.
Elisabeta Hysa
Australia Communiction
When being introduced to someone nonverbal message is used (shaking hands or exchanging business cards)
Use of direct eye contact when speaking to others is also a nonverbal message
Australians are not very formal so greetings are casual and relaxed however when it comes to barbie or a business meeting table manners and the do’s and don’t’s as listed on the slide are put into place
Different Forms of Communications:
Postal services, writing a letter, sending a birthday to a friend that is not at nearby location. Mass media, telephone, fax, computer, television
Photo by Ramen Junkie
Society & Culture:
Language is the primary language spoken
Australians are very down to earth and are mindful to not give an impression that they are superior from other
Value authenticity, sincerity, prefer people who have a good sense of humor
A sense of humor is required, especially when it come to business meetings. Australia has a colorful language that other countries would not use
Humor is expected in all conversations
Do's & Dont's
Do wear casual clothing unless you will be attending a business meeting some cities such as Brisbane or other tropical areas Bermuda shorts are worn
Don’t put your elbows on the table BYOG Bring your own grog (beer) its cheaper
Indicate that your full by placing your fork and knife on your plate facing right
If invited over someone's house do expect a barbie (barbecue) and also BYOG
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Gestures
Shake hand with everyone present and and when leaving
Women do not generally shake hands with other women Academic titles are downplayed
To call a waiter use a quiet hand motion
Winking at women is considered rude
The “V” sign ( index and middle finger, palm facing inward) is very vulgar gestures
Photo by Paul O'Donoghue
Nate Rosa
Puetro Rico Communication
• Puerto Ricans communicate with more body language than most cultures.
• When they greet each other they usually embrace each other with kisses on the cheek, hugs, handshakes and patting,
• During conversation they stand closer to each other than we would in America.
• Eye contact shows respect and it is seen as disrespectful if eye contact is not maintained from child to parent.
Verbal
• An informal conversation is usually loud pitched and lively.
• When greeting someone it is common for the younger person to ask the elder for a “bendicion,” (blessing from God). Sometimes it is even seen as disrespect if a child does not ask their parent or grandparent for a blessing.
• Puerto Ricans very commonly speak out of turn. It is not disrespectful to interrupt someone when having an informal conversation.
• As the American culture continues to assimilate into Puerto Rico, more and more people are starting to speak “Spanglish”. Spanglish is extremely popular with the Puerto Ricans in the United States. Spanglish is when Spanish and English are both used in the same sentence or phrase.
Ghana
Ekow Dadzie
Ghana is located in Western Africa. English is the official language of this country, but there are over 250 varying languages spoken with about 7 major dialects.
-High Contact
In many social and informal gatherings people are generally physical and comfortable with being touched during conversation; that could include arms over each other’s shoulders’, hugging, holding the hand of someone they’ve just met, etc. They show an orientation of personal interest when conversing and open their posture in a large group.
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-Animated Hand Gestures
Animated depending on the subject. Usually at informal gatherings, like many other places, people share stories in which they become very animated with their hand gestures and language to exaggerate the action.
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Verbal and Nonverbal Messages
The use of the left hand must be carefully paid attention to. It is perceived as great disrespect to shake hands with the left hand, or to accept or give objects using the left hand because that is traditionally known to be the hand one wipes their rear end with. When I was younger I raised my left hand and was chastised. Another nonverbal sign largely used is the sucking of one’s teeth to show scorn or disgust. In formal conversations, that is also perceived as disrespectful.
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Chronemics
In Ghana and many other places in Africa, people are generally known to follow “African time” when making plans or special events based on the mostly true stereotype that people will be about an hour late to the occasion. So if there was a party set for 7, you won’t be considered late at 8 or even 9 o’clock
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Eljmedina Loga
France Communication
High Contact Culture
More eye contact
Raise their voice louder
Sit Close to each other
Photo by Werner Kunz
Chronemics
Polychronic
Multitasking
Delays and Interruptions
Visual Cues Hand Gestures
Shake hands are quick
Haptics
Kiss on cheeks
Low contact and mostly communicate face to face
-Do not use many hand gestures
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Not a touching Culture
Taboo and Uncomfortable
Touching strangers when greeting them is not common, maybe a handshake
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Say hello and goodbye with a light kiss on the cheek.
Women kiss women; Women kiss men
Men do not kiss men, instead a handshake is suitable or a one handed hug
Eye Contact shows honesty
Photo by Stuck in Customs
Making a fist with the thumb sticking out between the middle and index fingers is obscene. This gesture is known as the "fig."
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Costa Rican business people are considered the most punctual people in central America
Other than the business world Costa Ricans are spontaneous and lax about sticking to schedules.
Monochronemic is business aspect.
Polychronemic is everyday life
Photo by Happy Sleepy
One of the Least “close” proxemics countries in central America
Value their space and autonomy
Typical conversing space is greater than arms length
Anything closer shows intimacy or inferiority
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