Cross-Cultural Communication Experience in New Delhi

Cross-Cultural Communication Experience in New Delhi

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What was the main reason the author chose to stay in a more modest hotel?

To experience the workaday life of New Delhi more closely

Why did the concierge recommend the restaurant Swagat to the author?

It was located close to the hotel

What did the author observe when looking to the left of the hotel?

A grocery store, a cloth vendor, and a family of five on a motor scooter

What was the author's initial impression of the hotel where he was staying?

<p>It was more modest and much smaller than expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author want to have lunch immediately after arriving at the hotel?

<p>He was tired and hungry after the journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue the author faced in finding the restaurant?

<p>The restaurant was not where the concierge said it would be</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the concierge's bewildered reaction indicate?

<p>The concierge thought the author was not very intelligent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about communication in Anglo-Saxon cultures?

<p>It prioritizes clarity and explicitness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural difference in communication does the author highlight between Asian and Anglo-Saxon cultures?

<p>Asian cultures emphasize clarity and explicitness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author's experience in New Delhi suggest about cross-cultural communication?

<p>It requires adaptation to different cultural communication styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's main reason for choosing to stay in a more modest hotel?

<p>The author wanted to experience the authentic culture of New Delhi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the concierge recommend to the author?

<p>A popular local restaurant named Swagat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the author observe when looking to the left of the hotel?

<p>A grocery store, a cloth vendor, and a family on a motor scooter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue the author faced in finding the recommended restaurant?

<p>The street was crowded and chaotic, making it difficult to locate the restaurant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author's experience in New Delhi suggest about cross-cultural communication?

<p>Cross-cultural communication requires adapting to different cultural norms and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's experience when trying to find the restaurant?

<p>The author faced confusion and difficulty in finding the restaurant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe the skills involved in being an effective communicator in different cultures?

<p>Varied dramatically from one culture to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about communication in Anglo-Saxon cultures?

<p>It values literal and explicit communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what did the author observe when looking to the left of the hotel?

<p>A bustling sidewalk with traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the concierge take the author to the restaurant instead of providing clear directions?

<p>The concierge wanted to show kindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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