Cross-Cultural CommunicationMulticulturalism is a reality in North America. It is, therefore, important to know how to bridge cultural differences in our communications. Here are some of the tips to help with the cross-cultural communication.I. Don't expect cultures are the sameII. South Texas customs— Stand at a(n)【T1】
1 angle【T1】
2— Eyes are cast down to or out across【T2】
3【T2】
4— Say "Pleased to know you"— Don't【T3】
5 with women【T3】
6— San Antonio: women have haute hugIII. Bow— Cambodia and Laos: bow as if they are【T4】
7【T4】
8— Japan: the deeper you bow, the more【T5】
9 you are【T5】
10— Korea: prefer bowing to handshaking— Thai: bow with【T6】
11 together【T6】
12IV. Hugging— People from Hawaii, Greece and【T7】
13 greet by hugging【T7】
14V. Kiss— Cuba: kissing means approval— Middle east: shake hands before they exchange kisses on cheeks;Don't shake hands with women unless she【T8】
15to you【T8】
16— People from Eastern Europe, Portugal, Spain and Italy often kiss male friends on the cheekVI. Postures Middle East:— Sitting with your legs crossed is【T9】
17【T9】
18— To show someone the sole is to【T10】
19【T10】
20VII. Handshaking— Most of the world does not greet by shaking hands— Britain: brief but【T11】
21 handshake【T11】
22— France: light grip, a single and quick handshake— Germany: one firm pump then【T12】
23【T12】
24— Germany and France: more than one handshake means【T13】
25【T13】
26VIII. Mirroring gestures— Begin with【T14】
27【T14】
28— Wait and mirror other party's gesture— When in doubt, you'd better be【T15】
29【T15】
30— Don't assume others follow their traditional greetings