Differences in Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication in Different Cultures
Communication Skills
In this unit managers and employees in multicultural organisations will be able to identify (supported by a variety of examples) the differences in verbal and non-verbal communication between people from different cultures, as well as cultural barriers in communication.
Differences in Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication in Different Cultures
Cultural Barriers to Communication
Reading Materials
Communication Barriers
Author: Usha Kumbakonam
Self-Reflection
Have you noticed any non-verbal communication at your workplace? If yes please consider if it defers between cultures.
Please reflect on some communication barriers.
Think about the last time you have noticed differences in verbal or non-verbal communication between persons of different cultures than yours.
Unit 1: Which are the Main Communication Styles?
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Unit 3: Final Activities
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