Saturday, March 17, 2012
Communication and Culture
Sometimes I do find myself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures because I realize that we are from different backgrounds and would like to ensure that they are fully understanding my intended message. For an example, I I would not speak to white people, Asians, Hispanics, Puerto Ricans or even people from my own race the same as I would my own family and friends. Some of the jokes or comments I make to the people in my inner circle may not understand the intended comedy or become offended. I believe that since we all come from different backgrounds that it is quite difficult to speak to someone from a different background the same way you would speak to people who are personally connected to you. After I have gotten to know the person it will be a lot easier for me so engage in a conversation that is similar if not identical to the conversations I would have with my family and friends.
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We all communicate differentlly with cultures and languages. It's inate for us to feel more comfortable with family and friends. Often there can be misunderstandings in communications outside of ones culture or nature.
ReplyDeleteOh man, Erikka, the humore thing! I am not a good joke teller anyway and my Canadian humor often just not fly here! However, I also have trouble with other nation's as well. This Chinese New Year, I saw a great joke about dragons on Facebook. I sent it to all my British and Chinese friends. I was on the floor laughing when I saw it. My friends were of course polite - BUT THEY DID NOT FIND IT HUMOROUS! Oh well, guess it grows on you! Thanks for your post.
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