文化多元主义 英文

Different cultures have different ways of scanning a page.
American or European Reader Scanning a Page
People from different cultures have are different in a variety of ways, including:
• • • • Different ways of greeting each other Different ways of looking at things Different ways of dressing Different ways of expressing personality/goodness
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People from different cultures have are different in a variety of ways, including:
• • • • Different ways of greeting each other Different ways of looking at things Different ways of dressing Different ways of expressing personality/goodness
Some Perceptions of Americans
• • • • • Europe & especially England: "Americans are stupid and unsubtle. And they are fat and bad dressers.“ Finland: "Americans always want to say your name: 'That's a nice tie, Mikko. Hi Mikko, how are you Mikko„ Indian: "Americans are always in a hurry. Just watch the way they walk down the street.“ Kenyan: "Americans are distant. They are not really close to other people -- even other Americans.“ Turkey: "Once we were out in a rural area in the middle of nowhere and saw an American come to a stop sign. Though he could see in both directions for miles, and there was no traffic, he still stopped!"
Multiculturalism
International and Cross-Cultural Communication
Thanks to K. Garrison for the original textual material
Globalization: You are not alone
• People from different cultures are different in a variety of ways, including:
• • • • Different ways of greeting each other Different ways of looking at things Different ways of dressing Different ways of expressing personality/goodness
Profile your audience
• Base your communication on:
• • • • What you know What you can research Social cues Etc.
• Do not ever assume that “they” will assume that you are “right” because you are American
Some Perceptions of Americans
• • • • Colombia: "In the United States, they think that life is only work.“ Indonesia: "In the United States everything has to be talked about and analyzed. Even the littlest thing has to be 'Why, why why?'.“ Ethiopia: "The American is very explicit. He wants a 'yes' or 'no'. If someone tries to speak figuratively, the American is confused.“ Iran: "The first time my American professor told me 'I don't know, I will have to look it up', I was shocked. I asked myself 'Why is he teaching me?'"
• In the US, a firm, short handshake indicates selfconfidence
•In most parts of Africa, a limp handshake is the correct way to do it •The handshake may last several minutes