Culture is like an Iceberg.There are 2 parts, part of an iceberg is above the water and part is below the water.
Surface culture: part we can see
visible and tangible
Deep culture: part we can’t see
hidden and not tangible
When you communicate with someone from a
different culture.
Surface cultures: parts similar and parts different
Deep cultures: more than likely different
The more different the deep cultures, the more
chance there is for misunderstandings.
Increased contact with other cultures has brought
about the need to communicate more efficiently and effectively.
In the shrinking parts, it is important to become
intercultural aware in order to overcome and reduce the
chance for misunderstanding.
We need to be aware when we have..
Opportunities to live, work, study, travel abroad.
People from other cultures are living in our communities.
If we have little intercultural awareness, our
communication is not as effective as it could be.
When we interact with someone from another culture,
you have to know where they are coming from.