Local and Global Communication Quiz

Study Notes

Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Settings

Local communication is the exchange of information within a specific geographic area or community.
Local communication in the Philippines is heavily influenced by cultural diversity.
- Filipinos use honorifics and titles like "Po" and "Opo" to show respect.
- Non-verbal communication plays a significant role with gestures like "Mano" and specific ways of using eye contact.
- Code-switching mixes Tagalog and English ("Taglish") or Bisaya and English ("Bislish") for informal communication.
- The concept of "Pakiramdaman" emphasizes reading the situation before speaking or acting.
- Hiya (shame) influences indirect communication to avoid causing embarrassment to others.
Global communication involves interactions across international borders, encompassing diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives.
Forms of intercultural communication include:
- Intercultural communication: communicating with people from different races.
- Interethnic communication: interacting with people of different ethnic origin.
- International communication: communication between representatives from different nations.
- Intracultural communication: interaction within members of the same racial/ethnic group or co-culture.
Communication styles differ between high-context cultures and low-context cultures.
- High-context cultures rely heavily on the context, non-verbal cues, and shared experiences.
- Low-context cultures rely on the direct meaning of words with less reliance on context or non-verbal cues.
- The text cites Japan as an example of a high-context culture and the US as an example of a low-context culture.
Improving Intercultural Communication Competence involves:
- Recognizing the validity and differences in communication styles.
- Eliminating personal biases and prejudices.
- Acquiring communication skills for a multicultural world.
- Confucius's quote emphasizes the delicate balance between our universal similarities and unique cultural identities that shape our behavior and perceptions.