Communicating Across Cultures

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With this quiz, you can assess your intercultural skills. So, please have a try and if you have any questions then do get back to me via info@davidadcock.de.

What is the best method for dealing with differences? *

1 point

Clarifying by pointing at the differences as soon as possible to avoid misunderstanding.

Clarifying by telling the other person what is important to you.

“Speaking is silver, and listening is gold” In some cultures it is better not to clarify.

Acknowledge and clarify the differences, then expand on options for a solution.

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How should we deal with communication differences? *

4 points

Trying to speak some very basic phrases from the other person’s language.

Speaking slowly and clearly helps the listener to understand.

Using short and simple phrases.

Using a dictionary for clarifying any differences.

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How do we interpret body language? *

1 point

Mimic the other person’s voice, pitch and accent.

Don’t bother because body language is globally the same. Just focus on the content.

Copy the behaviour and movement in order to understand the other person.

Mirroring is a useful tool to understand how people think and feel.

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What makes people from other cultures act the way they do? *

1 point

Culture is a predetermined issue which is malleable for change.

Culture is an individual choice.

Culture is a norm which cannot be changed.

People are brainwashed by their cultures in believing nonsensical issues.

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How can we break down barriers across cultures? *

3 points

Trying to understand one's own culture and explaining it to others.

Be sensitive to the differences in nonverbal communication.

Explaining people from other cultures how to adapt to one’s own culture.

Developing tolerance and curiosity for other cultures.

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What kind of language should be avoided in an intercultural context? *

3 points

Don’t use active verbs.

Use idiomatic expressions to sound more educated.

Use passive instead of active voice.

Use colloquial expressions.

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What is a typical misconception when dealing with other cultures? *

2 points

It is OK to make mistakes.

Everyone has the same values

Only fools make mistakes.

There is only one way to communicate.

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What is a good method for practicing tolerance towards other cultures? *

1 point

Practicing empathy and educating yourself about the other cultures.

Sticking to stereotyping in order to understand the difference.

Practicing yoga for a good balance.

Saving face by just talking about yourself.

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Why do we stereotype people from other cultures? *

1 point

We stereotype people so that we know who we can trust.

By stereotyping I'm able to avoid future conflicts with people from other cultures.

Stereotyping is an instinctive and reactive process.

Stereotyping people is a fast and clear process and therefore efficient.

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What is the challenge when working across cultures? *

2 points

Establishing real relationships to people from other cultures.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, i.e. people should always adapt to the culture they're moving to.

The strong odor or smell can have a negative impact.

What is acceptable in one culture might be unacceptable in another.

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