Chapter 11.2
Master Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
You will learn how different cultures use oral and nonverbal communication to express respect, friendship, and understanding.
What You'll Learn
You learn how cultures use different eye contact patterns.
You discover personal space preferences vary across different cultures.
You understand gestures carry different meanings in various cultures.
You recognize tone and volume expectations differ between communities.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify cultural differences in eye contact and gestures.
2
You analyze personal space and volume preferences across cultures.
3
You recognize how cultural backgrounds shape communication styles.
Why This Matters
You need these skills to communicate respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds in your community and future endeavors.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Cultural Communication
Nonverbal Cues
Eye Contact
Personal Space
Cross-Cultural
SK Curriculum Aligned
