Understanding Cultural Communication Differences

Direct Versus Indirect communication styles, listening styles, body language, tonality, these are just some of the differences in cross-cultural communication. Listen to Dr. Verghese explain some of these differences and the challenges that they can present.

[sophietorney]

i am learning about cultural differences, communication, body language and diversity in the module I am on for my studies and found this clip very interesting regarding body language.

[bechenderson]

I’d love to watch this whole lecture.
Is it available to watch anywhere?

[ratnadewiharahap]

Iam very interested to know people from different cultural background...

[vscorpio]

It should be the opposite. High context communication should match Direct communication as it’s the most effective in making change, resolving problems and provide clear understanding.

However indirect communication has little to no benefit besides trying to “appear nice”. Ok... well being direct can also appear nice depending on the speaker. Tho being indirect is never clear, can be easily misunderstood, and doesn’t get to the point. Which are how problems get resolved. There are many cons that emerge from indirect communication than benefits. Maybe only if you’re a COMEDIAN it’s more beneficial.

[ratnadewiharahap]

Iam Indonesian. Iam very happy to know you

[giltrollinger]

when asking if they paid for that item they are carrying out the door you really have to look at how they are breathing to know for sure.

[lady]

This should be a requirement for the Police so they can learn how to interact with other cultures.

[duoiloucollection]

Pa na pau kin taluoi.... Ahih theih d leh GANGTE pau in gen mai ta

[bechenderson]

I’d love to watch this whole lecture.
Is it available to watch anywhere?

[ratnadewiharahap]

Iam very interested to know people from different cultural background...