ICC Quiz 2

Cultural Value Continuum

Individualism vs Collectivism

individualism

independence and self interest

collectivism

group harmony and loyalty 

Low Context 

direct communication where words carry most meaning 

high context

indirect, body language, tone, etc. is relied on heavily

Pros of culture shock

sense of wellbeing, self-esteem, resilience, strength.

Cons of culture shock

ABCs

Affectively- anxiety and loneliness

behaviorally- lack of communication (verbal and nonverbal)

cognitively- societal norms come off as unfamiliar or bizarre 

Language Functions (7)

1. Linguacultural

2. verbal tracking

3. verbal patience

4. tone of voice

5. presentation

6. cultural pragmatics

7. understanding LCC + HCC

Languaculture

knowing cultural context and not just language

verbal tracking

focusing on meaning and not accent 

verbal patience

empathy and slowing speech

tone of voice

using tone that represents meaning

presentation

visuals and gestures

cultural pragmatics

understanding cultural norms

U curve culture shock model

3 Phases

1. Initial Adjustment

2. Crisis 

3. Regained Adjustment 

Weak uncertainty avoidance vs. high Uncertainty avoidance

weak = enjoy risk taking

high = avoid conflict 

Masculinity vs feminity value

Masc = distinct gender roles

Fem = fluid gender roles

Low Power distance vs High

Low = question authority and equality

high = respect authority, hierarchy