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Intercultural Communication Competence: It Takes Two to Tango

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 16, 2021

intercultural communication as a tango

You’ve probably heard the saying “It’s all about the people you know.” Relationships can help you get things done. The more people you know around the world, the wider your reach. But, in order to make connections with people—you have to not only talk to them, you have to persuade them … [Read more...] about Intercultural Communication Competence: It Takes Two to Tango

Filed Under: Culture & Communication Tagged With: general

Cross-Cultural Competence: Engage People from any Culture

by Louise Rasmussen updated March 2, 2025

cross-cultural competence

Cross-cultural competence refers to your ability to understand people from different cultures and engage with them effectively. And not just people from the one culture that you’ve studied for years. Having cross-cultural competence means you can be effective in your interactions with people from … [Read more...] about Cross-Cultural Competence: Engage People from any Culture

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, GC Science, Popular Tagged With: general, perspective-taking

Trouble Understanding Others? Read More Fiction

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 14, 2021

understanding others by reading fiction

Looking for an excuse to read more fiction? Fiction reading can help with understanding others. A recent study shows that children who read more fiction stories are better at inferring what other people are thinking and feeling. Being good at understanding others is important, not just for … [Read more...] about Trouble Understanding Others? Read More Fiction

Filed Under: Culture & Communication Tagged With: general, perspective-taking

Respect for Arab Crowds

by Winston Sieck updated September 12, 2021

Arab Protests, Martyrs' Square, Beirut

Direct displays of respect can reduce conflict in Arab protests, where a premium is placed on honor. Such displays enable people in potentially volatile crowd situations to accrue honor while avoiding risks associated with violent confrontation. These conclusions are based on studies of Arab … [Read more...] about Respect for Arab Crowds

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, GC Science Tagged With: general, values

Gain Cognitive Flexibility By Seeking Experiences that Test Your Morals

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 12, 2021

cognitive flexibility-moral compass

A family eats their dog after it has been run over by a car. Is this behavior right or wrong? Our lives are filled with moral questions. Some of them we don’t have to deliberate over very long. Most Americans say it’s “wrong” to eat dogs without much deliberation. That’s because there’s agreement … [Read more...] about Gain Cognitive Flexibility By Seeking Experiences that Test Your Morals

Filed Under: Culture & Communication Tagged With: general, values

Cultural Norms: Do they Matter?

by Winston Sieck updated September 11, 2021

cultural norms for women dress

In some countries, women are expected to cover themselves from head to toe. In others, bikini bottoms are plenty sufficient. In some places, baskets are carried in the arms. In others, they are placed on the head. Cultural norms are the standards we live by. They are the shared expectations and … [Read more...] about Cultural Norms: Do they Matter?

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Popular Tagged With: general, values

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