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Challenges on Multicultural Themes (Conflicting Norms for decision making,…
Challenges on Multicultural Themes
Conflicting Norms for decision making
Direct VS Indirect Communication
Troubles with accents and fluency
Differing Attitudes towards hierarchy and authority
Language barrier
Presenting one topic from different perspectives
Teaching communication skills
Domination of different learning styles
Multicultural Communication
Tips
Avoid non-standard abbreviations
Simplify your Message
Never shout
Communicate important messages through different media
Make sure that all messages are consistent
Give people the benefit of the doubt
when they say something wrong
When you do not understand,
ask people to repeat once or twice
or ask them to say it in a different manner
Be patient
Critical technical words and acronyms
= define meaning
Remain cool and composed
Clarify meanings and intentions
before expressing yourself
When you misunderstand,
clarify with the person or with someone who
has experience in dealing with similar cultural groups
Adapt your space requirements
to those of your counterparts