1. What is the
difference between high-power distance cultures and low-power distance
cultures?
In high power culture,
power is only given to the social elitists of a certain society. In a low power culture, the power is evenly
distributed between all citizens.
2. What is the
difference between masculine and feminine culture?
A masculine society is
highly aggressive, and value material success and strength. Feminine cultures highly value modesty,
relationships and the quality of life.
3. Give 3 examples of
stereotypes that you see on an everyday basis.
a) Women vs. men—the battle of the sexes.
b) People with blond hair are automatically more stupid. “Dumb
blonde jokes”
c) racial profiling-stereotypes based of the
color of your skin
4. Name 5 reasons for
the current cultural emphasis in communication today.
a) Demographic changes
b) Increased awareness of cultural differences
c) Increased economic independence
d) Advances in communication and technology
e) Different cultures have different communication competence.
5. Give an example of
a high-context situation.
“Where is the bathroom?” “It’s in the back of the store”(not
specifically stated)
6. Name ten high
ambiguity tolerant cultures (countries).
The United States, Indonesia,
Malaysia, China, Mexico, the Philippines, Guatemala, Venezuela, the Arab
region, Panama
1. Give an example of
interpersonal communication.
“Hi, what do you think
of that restaurant?” “It was very good! I would highly recommend it.”
2. What is the
difference between a high-context and a low-context culture?
High context culture
is when the information of is in context.
In low context, most of the information is explicitly stated.(
specifically stated)
3. Name 5 of the ten
high ambiguity tolerant cultures. (5 points)
Singapore, Ireland,
Great Britain, the US, and Sweden
4. Give an example of
a low-context situation.
“Where is the
bathroom?” “Take a left at the first
isle, and take a right at the chips display.”
5. Define Face Saving.
A frequent source of
intercultural misunderstanding that can be traced to the distinction between
high and low context cultures.
6. What is the
importance of Culture in communication today?
Culture is very
important in how we communicate because of increased awareness of cultural
differences, economic independence, advances in technology, and demographic
changes.
7. What is the
difference between sex and gender?
Sex is the biological
difference between the male and female.
It is found in genes. Gender
refers to one’s identity and who they consider themselves as. It is more of a psychological issue.
8. Give an example of
a feminine culture.
Two people compromise on a school
project.
1)
Initial Response: How do you define your Self-Concept and Self-Awareness within
your culture? Are you 'Ethnocentric'? What is your emotional response to
outside cultures?
My self-concept is
knowing who I am and why I am here on earth.
My self-awareness is being aware of my surroundings. I would say I am a little ethnocentric
because I think that everyone believes that their culture is more superior than
others. However, I am also open to
learning about different cultures and I always enjoy learning about new things.
