Define “barrier.” What is a communication barrier?
You have just met someone whose cultural background and communication codes are different from your own. Summarize the communication difficulties you may have and describe the steps you would take to overcome those difficulties.
What steps can you take to overcome barriers created by different communication codes?
Answers will vary but could include things such as; learning a new language, trying to learn key phrases in new languages, become familiar with different nonverbal communication norms or relying on an interpreter.
Write a brief dialogue that demonstrates the principle of being ‘other’ oriented.
Write a brief dialogue that reflects the principle of asking thoughtful questions and listening to the response.
Answers will vary.
In order to overcome communication barriers, it is important to _________________.
When we _____________ differences in people we run the risk of isolating ourselves, which in turn becomes a(n) ____________________ in intercultural communication.
Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?
Describe what it means to “assume similarities.”
The language a person speaks is one example of ________________.
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