Secrets of Cross-Cultural Communication | indirect speech in JP CH TH IN & CO

Welcome back to Polyglot Dreams! 🌏 In today's episode, join me, Tim Keeley, a professor of Cross-Cultural Management and Communication with 32 years of experience, as we unravel the secrets of effective cross-cultural communication. We've mastered the vocabulary and grammar, but have we delved into the intricate dance of cultural nuances?
In this insightful video, we explore how culture shapes communication, transcending language barriers. Cultures can be broadly classified into individualistic and collectivist, each with its unique dynamics. Individualistic cultures prize personal goals and direct expression, while collectivist cultures prioritize group harmony, leading to more indirect communication styles.
Join me on a journey through Japan 🇯🇵, China 🇨🇳, Thailand 🇹🇭, Indonesia 🇮🇩, and Colombia 🇨🇴, where we'll uncover the subtle ways disagreement is expressed. Flags will guide us through local languages, providing real-world examples to deepen our understanding.
Ever wondered about the degree of collectivism across the globe? Take a look at the map we've prepared, highlighting the highly collectivist countries we'll be exploring in this episode.
🗺️ Dive into the art of navigating indirect communication and discover how to foster effective dialogue across diverse cultures. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a traveler, or someone keen on expanding your intercultural communication skills, this video is your passport to decoding the secrets of cross-cultural communication.
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[@HamReview-998]

Hay lắm bác

[@polyglotdreams]

Cảm ơn em.

[@jeungbou]

I have only experience in Japanese. I think the concept of common sense (常識) is a very crucial prerequisite for keeping the harmony in communication. There is a certain set of cultural norms which are not negotiable, but every member in society knows from their education in school. In Japan if you bring concepts to the table which contradict the so called common sense, you will most likely be silenced. This is maybe why nations with a more diverse ethnocultural makeup tend to be more individualistic.

[@polyglotdreams]

Yes I agree diversity leads to individualism

[@successcollege4283]

Respect from Korea. Thank you for massivelly igniting me broaden the horizon on cross cultural acceptance & undestanding. The best of the bests....video. 감사합니다.

[@polyglotdreams]

Thank you for the motivational comments 🙏

[@euzinha2809]

Your content is really good! I will study more about USA culture since I'm learning American English. I've never thought about these nuances. Muito obrigada!🇧🇷

[@polyglotdreams]

Thank you! 😃all the best with your studies

[@mihaijulien]

I see on the Collectivism - Individualism World map that east european countries are more collectivistic. I think that the communism era plays a big role in this case. However, I see that Russia/Ukraine/Belarus are less collectivistic than Romania and Bulgaria and that's interesting.

[@polyglotdreams]

Yes... It could be the communist era influenced the cultures... that is when I lived in Eastern Europoe.

[@benjaminsmith6031]

Great video! These are some well-articulated examples you have shared. In Colombia you also hear "Si Dios quiere" a lot, which to individualist culture may seem non-committal or dismissive. One thing I try to keep in mind that I learned from Erin Meyer's book, "The Culture Map," is that cultural differences can be found within the same country among different sexes, generations and socioeconomic status. It makes me think of the American remark "whatever" that communicates different things according to age and socio-economic status.

[@polyglotdreams]

Yes, exactly. Thank you for contributing to the conversation in such a meaningful way.

[@Turkishberkstsn]

Sir how to english speaking if i house sit sit

[@polyglotdreams]

I am not sure I understand.

[@xxstormxx56]

I do not know, I might disagree with that. Everything is not quite in absolute, but relative and lies on spectrum.

[@polyglotdreams]

I'm not sure I know what you disagree with

[@Speechbound]

Finally found time to watch this, thanks for making this video Tim! You made a really good point showing that understanding the culture will facilitate integration, I especially liked your points about politeness and consideration when expressing a difference in opinions! 我同意你的看法

[@polyglotdreams]

Glad you enjoyed it! I know this is a topic that you can understand well from your experience.