1.
What is the difference between high-power distance cultures and
low-power distance cultures?
High-power
distance cultures are those in which there is a large gap in power between
groups (Managers and workers). Low-power distance cultures are those in which
there is little difference in the power between groups (men and women).
2.
What is the difference between masculine and feminine culture?
A
masculine culture demonstrates qualities such as aggression, strength, and
material success. A feminine culture represents modesty, relationship
importance, the quality of life, and gentle nature.
3.
Give 3 examples of stereotypes that you see on an everyday basis.
a)
A
tattooed/pierced person must be a drug dealer, and cannot have intelligent or
positive qualities. They are wild and scary…
b)
Asian
students are extremely intelligent and never do anything but study.
c)
Blonde
females are all unintelligent.
4.
Name 5 reasons for the current cultural emphasis in communication today.
a)
Demographic
Changes
b)
Cultural
Sensitivity
c)
Advances
in Communication Technology
d)
Politeness
e)
Economic
Interdependency
5.
Give an example of a high-context situation.
This would be a
situation where the group already knows information based on similarities or
past experiences. On a volleyball team, without communicating it, everybody
already knows not to get black-out drunk the night before a match. Nobody has
to say it, it is assumed by all members.
6. Name ten high ambiguity tolerant cultures (countries).
Singapore,
Jamaica, Denmark, Sweden, Hong Kong, Ireland, Great Britain, Malaysia, India,
and the Philippines.
1. Give an example of interpersonal communication.
Talking
on the phone with you mom about the bad day that you had at school.
2.
What is the difference between a high-context and a low-context
culture?
High-context
cultures are those in which much of the information communicated is through
context, not verbally stated. Low-context cultures are those in which the
information is verbally stated.
3.
Name 5 of the ten high ambiguity tolerant cultures. (5 points)
Singapore, Jamaica,
Denmark, Sweden, Hong Kong.
4.
Give an example of a low-context situation.
When hiring a
contractor for rebuilding a house, a contract is written and signed about what
needs to be done and for how much money. It is written out.
5.
Define Face Saving.
Maintaining a
positive public self-image in the minds of others.
6.
What is the importance of Culture in communication today?
If it impossible to
communicate effectively without being aware of how culture influences human
communication. Understanding that culture is a huge part of communicating at
home, in the workplace, on a date is key.
7.
What is the difference between sex and gender?
Sex is the biological
and physiological qualities that characterize men and women.
Gender is the
socially constructed role and behavior that society deems appropriate.
8.
Give an example of a feminine culture.
Thailand
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