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cultural variation in verbal communication - Coggle Diagram
cultural variation in verbal communication
language use
translation
cultural differences
verbal communication process
Communication style
personal
amplifies the individual identity
instrumental
goal-oriented
business, other professional contexts, in Western cultures
sender-focused
elaborate
rich, expressive, and embellished language
low-context cultures
direct
explicitly communicated
contextual
status and role
collectivistic cultures
Formality and power distance
indirect
only implied or hinted
collectivist or Asian cultures
high-context cultures
succinct
simple assertions
high-context cultures
silence
affective
receiver-focused
collectivistic cultures
process-oriented
man
to report about the world
to maintain independence and status in a hierarchical social order
doers
defined by activities, accomplishments, or positions
woman
to establish a human connection
to create a rapport
talkers
defined by their appearance or relationships