Pack Your Bags: We Are Going Global! – If you were to negotiate/bargain with colleagues from one of the cultural groups presented in the article, what practical points should you be sure to put into practice?

Interpersonal communication has a direct effect on communications in general, and also at the negotiating table. That communication becomes even more important when negotiations include colleagues from different cultures. Cultural differences can create communication barriers; make it more difficult to interpret each other’s behaviors/nonverbal communications; and also influence both the form and the substance of […]

Nonverbal communication is one of the most powerful ways that we communicate in our interpersonal relationships

Nonverbal   Miscommunication Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves unintentionally communicating the wrong message. In this discussion, you will need to identify and focus on one of the functions of nonverbal communication. Prepare: As you prepare to write this discussion post, take a few moments to do the following: Read the writing prompt below in its      entirety. Notice […]

Intercultural Communications

Geert Hofstede is one of the leading experts on intercultural communications. Use the website, http://www.geert-hofstede.com/hofstede_dimensions.php, to compare your home culture with another culture that interests you. Write a 4-6 paragraph essay describing the key differences between the two cultures and how those differences might impact your communications. Consider as many of the components of the communication […]

analyze the nonverbal communication of one or more personalities from a reality television show of your choosing and compare your analysis to empirical research findings about nonverbal communication.

The first step is to select a show. A list of reality television shows can be found by searching online (e.g., http://www.realitytvworld.com/realitytvworld/allshows.shtml, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reality_television_programs, http://www.tv.com/shows/category/reality/). After viewing at least 3 hours of your chosen reality television series, select 2-3 nonverbal topics from class (e.g., face, physical appearance, gestures, etc.). Then locate and read 3-5 scholarly journal […]