Identification should include
- translations
- context
- euphemisms
- direct and indirect communication
- nonverbal communication
- cultural differences.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between the number of people who speak a language and the number of countries in which a language is spoken?
- Why do businesses have to first identify the language to use for communication?
- What verbal communication challenges should businesspeople consider when communicating in a world language?
- How can individuals prepare to become bilingual or work for an organization with clients abroad?
- What effective verbal communication strategies are vital to working with companies in other countries?
- What nonverbal cultural factors are important in international business relationships?
- What are the differences in nonverbal methods of communications across cultures?
- What is a low-context culture? What is a high-context culture?
- How does a high-context culture communicate differently than a low-context culture?
- What are some examples of euphemisms used in a particular culture?