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Interpreting Cultural Differences
ОглавлениеWhere a culture falls on the individualistic–collectivistic, low-context versus high-context communication, and power distance scales affects the interactional preferences of its members. Developing a fuller comprehension of these dimensions can improve communication between the members of diverse cultures. For example, knowing whether individuals tend to understate their accomplishments or take credit for personal achievements can keep you from passing judgments that may be ill-founded.
When people from diverse cultures interact, unless their differences in orientation are acknowledged, interactions may well result in misunderstandings.