In my opinion,
cultural differences cause everyday relationships hard to have effective
communication. I communicate differently with different people, to my friends, I give
hugs, kiss,smiles, and different facial expressions and to strangers, I often say
hello or hi. Every situation cause for a different perspective because it may
be the language, tradition, or a world issue that causes a lack of
communication between the two. I believe that people communicate differently
because of cultural differences and things that are related. I am not able to
communicate to someone about the presidential election if they are not aware of
what is going on or they speak the same language. Communicate is important but
can be very challenging when there are barriers. We communicate with those that we
feel comfortable around as well. When communicating we must learn culture rules
about communication.
Debra,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that we communicate very differently with different groups of people. I find that those I know well and trust I am more open and honest with then those that I do not know or trust. I think this is much the same with everyone! I would not be able to converse with you about the presidential election as I am not very politically versed. My husband tells me all I need to know and I rely on him for information about that. Cultural rules are very important to communicating and is crucial to know about when communication styles are so different!
Stacy :)
Hello Debra,
ReplyDeleteThe insights that you gave on this topic was very informative. Culture does play a role in the way that we communicate with others. It is true my communication style with my husband differs from other males in my life; and my personal contacts communication styles differ from those of my professional contacts.
Good Job!
Hi Debra,
ReplyDeleteIt is true that we usually react differently depending on the degree to which we know someone. We also taylor our styles depending on culture and personality. For instance; many of my Hispanic friends are affectionate as the they greet me with a hug and a kiss. However, I have other friends who would think it odd if I greeted them with such affection. Cultures speak in myriad ways.
Sally
Debra,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that communication can be difficult to understand. When this world is filled with different cultures with different communication skills. We communicate with people differently on a daily basis.