Gender and Cultural Communication Differences - PDF

LESSON 1: Gender influences communication in various ways: Gender Communication -Attitude, behavior -product of colonization Attitudes -considered traditions -part of our culture 1\. Oral: Men tend to interrupt more, while women use supportive language and ask more questions. Assertive...

LESSON 1: Gender influences communication in various ways: Gender Communication -Attitude, behavior -product of colonization Attitudes -considered traditions -part of our culture 1\. Oral: Men tend to interrupt more, while women use supportive language and ask more questions. Assertive -confident, forceful personality 2\. Written: Women use more emotional language and express empathy, while men use more objective and factual language. 3\. Verbal: Women use non-verbal cues like facial expressions and body language, while men rely on direct and explicit language. 4\. Non-verbal: Women engage in more touch and physical contact, while men use gestures and spatial cues. 5\. Intentional and unintentional: Women are more aware of the impact of their words, while men may be more direct and assertive. Positive Response-intentional dimension Negative Response-unintentional dimension 6\. Formal and informal: Men may hold more power in formal settings, while gender roles affect communication in informal settings. \- Examples include a man interrupting in a discussion, a woman writing an emotional letter, and differences in non-verbal cues and intentional communication. LESSON 2: Culture\'s Impact on Communication Dimensions: 1\. Oral/Written: Language, dialects, and expression styles vary; cultural norms influence written communication style and format. Circumlocution- use of many words Highfalutin- fancy words, mabubulaklak, malalalim na words Polysyllabic- more than one syllable example: ngángà-gum, ngangá-open mouth -Misunderstanding occurs when oral and written messages AREN\'T in agreement. Example: you\'re grateful to someone but your Facebook post says otherwise. 2\. Verbal/Non-Verbal: Body language, facial expressions, and gestures are culturally influenced; verbal communication includes word choice, tone, and volume. 3\. Intentional/Unintentional: Culture affects both types; awareness of cultural differences is crucial to avoid misunderstandings. 4\. Formal/Informal: Level of formality varies by culture; relationship between communicators also matters. Examples of Cultural Differences in Communication: \- Language: Different grammar, vocabulary, and syntax; different words or phrases for the same thing. \- Non-verbal Communication: Body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice vary; direct eye contact, smiles, etc. have different meanings. \- Values and Beliefs: Individualism vs. collectivism; differences in communication styles for feedback and decision-making. \- Social Norms: Customs, traditions, and etiquette vary; greetings, waiting to speak, etc. differ. \- Communication Context: Formal vs. informal; hierarchical vs. egalitarian; affects addressing, language use, and opinion expression.