There are cultural differences between nations, and the risk of cross-cultural misunderstandings

There are cultural differences between nations, and the risk of cross-cultural misunderstandings

There are cultural differences between nations, and the risk of cross-cultural misunderstandings when interacting with foreigners.

Can you share with the class an example of cross-cultural misunderstanding that you personally experienced or witnessed when you or an American colleague/friend interacted with a foreigner?

If you can, please share a work-related example. It may have happened in the USA, or while overseas.

In hindsight, what went wrong? How could it have been avoided? [if relevant, feel free to discuss ethnocentrism in your answer]

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According to (Elmer, 2002), cultural differences between nations and the risk of cross-cultural misunderstanding are common when interacting with other people from different cultures. It is a common mistake that always emerges at work place. Most people will show the differences through verbal or non-verbal communication…

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