Question

Description: In this discussion, you will explore some common beliefs about culture and communication while demonstrating the concepts you've learned about communication competence.

Objectives:

-Explain the role of culture in human communication.

-Define ethnic identity and ethnocentrism

-Explain the seven ways in which cultures differ from one another.

Instructions:

You post a remark about one of your friends on Facebook that you now realize can be seen as culturally insensitive. You don't want anyone to see you as prejudiced and you want to remain friends. You need to say something to those who saw it. What are your options for communicating your feelings? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each choice? What would you do?

Answer 1

communication and culture are reciprocally depend on each other.Culture teaches its members with a deep knowledge about how to behave and communicate un different occasions.The culture in which individuals are belong to influences the way they communicate and the way individuals communicate can change the culture. However in these days of global culture ,communication is becoming almost same everywhere.

Ethnic identity is explained as a feeling of similarity based on one's ancestry ,cultural heritage , values , traditions and language etc.

Ethnocentrism refers to the act of judgement of another culture and believing that the values and rituals of one's own culture are superior.

Each culture is unique in their own ways.They differ from one another in many ways,especially

As per the Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner Seven Dimensions of culture helps us to understand the 7differences between cultures.They are

1: Universalism Versus Pariticularism

Universalism characterized by people give more importance on laws ,rules and values and rules come before relationships.

Some of Typical Universalist cultures are the U.S,Canada ,the UK

Pariticularism refers that people respect others needs when they make decisions and are more flexible with decisions.They give more importance to relationships rather laws and rules.

Examples are Russia, China etc.

2: Individualism Versus Communitarianism

In individualism , people think that you make your own decisions and that you must take care of yourself.They praise and reward individual achievements.

Examples- The U.S and Canada

Communitarianism refers to people believe that the group always comes before the individual.They involve others to in decision making.

Examples include Latin America, Africa and Japan.

3 : Specific Versus Diffuse

In specific people believe that relationships don't have much impact on work objectives and can work together without having a good relationship.

Examples include the U.K ,Switzerland and Germany

In Diffuse , people focus more on building relationships before you focus on business objectives and develops an overlap between their work and personal life.People spend time outside work hours with colleagues and clients.

Examples:Argentine,Spain and India.

4: Neutral Versus Emotional

In Neutral ,people manages their emotions effectively and reluctant to show their actual emotions. People don't reveal what they are thinking or feeling.

Examples include Sweden,Germany and Finland

In Emotional , people welcome and accept to show emotions. They build trust and rapport.

Examples are Utaly , France and Latin America.

5: Achievement Versus Ascription .

Achievement :These cultures value performance and believe that you are what you do.

examples :U.S ,Australia and Scandinavia.

Ascription : In these cultures people show respect to your power ,title and position and these defines theirs behavior.

Examples:Italy ,Japan and Soudhi Arabia.

6.Sequential time Versus Synchronous time.

In sequential time cultures people manage time with high value on punctuality , planning and schedule.They set clear deadlines.

Examples-Germany ,The U.S and the U.K

Synchronous time : People are flexible in how you approach work. They usually work on several projects at once and view plans and commitments as flexible.

Examples are Japan ,Argentina and Mexico.

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7- Internal Direction Versus Outer Direction  

Focus on how people relate to their environment

Internal direction also known as internal locus of control , believes that they can control their nature or environment to achieve goals.

Examples are Australia,New Zealand,the U.S and the U.K

Outer Direction or external locus of control thinks that nature or environment has a control over them.They must work with their environment to achieve goals.

Examples are China ,Russia and Soudi Arabia.

About posting culturally insensitive posts in facebook ,

Social media is about communication,connecting with people and building relationships .I do not recommend to post any culturally insensitive issues on social networks since it may hurt many.But if you think the issue is genuine with authenticity and honesty then post with a full description or full story instead shirt pictures or highlight.

Advantages include avoidance of misunderstanding and miscommunications along with trustful relationships.

Disadvantage is developing a conflict among different cultures or societies.