Chapter 12: Communicating With Others

Key Takeaways

  • Communication is a necessary skill for effective human interactions and the development of these skills reflects a process of lifelong learning
  • Building trust can allow superficial communication to transition into stronger interpersonal relationships
  • Recognizing that all aspects of communication are influenced by culture can help foster greater self-awareness, as well as challenge ethnocentricism, stereotypes and prejudice
  • Understanding of common cultural characteristics and divergent cultural characteristics can help us develop our intercultural communication skills

 

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