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Culture is one aspect of a person where one may become distinct from other people with different cultures. Different cultures vary from person to person mainly due to the country or nation in which he/she has grown up. With this, people from the same country are more likely to acquire the same cultural characteristics.

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With these occurring differences in cultures, communication tends to be affected. Communication between persons with different cultural characteristics/background could be quite a challenge due to various reasons:

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As different people acquire and learn cultures from their own home countries, which may likely differ from others, their beliefs will most certainly vary in at least one way. As they grew up in different environments and traditions, their way of thinking in some way may vary. Another aspect to look at is religion. Although culture is not directly related to one’s religion, one’s home country may have a dominant religion among its citizens. And with the varying religions of people, beliefs and mindsets will likely differ which is a challenge in communication.

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Going to the more technical aspect in which communication will be definitely challenged is the difference in language. As we all know, it will be really hard, if not possible, that communication between two different people/groups with different languages to take place.

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This short video focuses more on the lifestyles of cultural differences where the person's social norms or how they used to live in their homeland challenged or saw the gap in their lifestyles. Since every country has a different way to live through their lifestyle from eating foods, clothes, and communicating with the locals so that the person living can integrate themselves into their lifestyle that they are living, there are many ways to communicate than language. Communications can also start with an interest in foods, clothes, music, and culture.

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5 Examples of Cultural Differences in different countries

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5 Examples of Cultural Differences in different countries

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"Mano po", "Po" at "Opo" We hear these words from Filipinos as a sign of respect for one's elders. They usually punctuate or end a usual sentence in a conversation.   When a Filipino child meets an older family member, the youth customarily greets them with a gesture called mano po, taking the older relative's hand and placing it on his or her own forehead to express profound respect for the elder. It is way to communicate their respect. I don't see any countries doing this practice.

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In Japan, when eating noodles, people make a slurping sound because they believe that doing this is to appreciate the food, which means that the food is delicious. It is not a requirement; however, it is a habit of Japanese people. If you don't do it, the Japanese will look at it rude, and they will think that you don't like their food. On the other hand, if you slurp in other countries, they will think of you as rude, for example, in the Philippines.

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In South Korea, it is practiced to use both hands in receiving something, even if it is a change from a convenience store or a gift from a friend.  You can also use your right hand to receive while holding your right wrist with your left hand. Koreans will be considered rude if you only receive it with one hand.

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Communication focuses more on sending the message where the speaker wants to show or talk about a topic or the context when speaking to each other. This difference in communication can be a hindrance when speaking in a different language where they do not have a common language where breaking or broken language can be helpful since they are trying to understand each other on the topic or context they wanted. Given an example where communication is not apparent, having formal attire have different meaning and the appropriate time when wearing it based on other cultures (Glassdoor Team, 2021).

Glassdoor Team. (2021, June 30). A Guide for Cultural Differences in Communication - Glassdoor Career Guides. Glassdoor. https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/cultural-differences-in-communication/

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The values of different cultures can vary since it has already become a habit in most people's lifestyles which they think of as a social norm since, as far as they remember, they have these habits already. We can put on a simple form like an individualist or collectivist society where the people living based on their cultures can be easily distinguishable from others hence the differences between them. Individualistic societies are more prone to participate in activities alone, and social encounters, while more frequent, tend to be briefer and less intimate. People from collective cultures are more inclined to favor social movements as the duration and intimacy of social contacts increase (Menzies, 2019).

Menzies, F. (2019, January 14). Nine Cultural Value Differences You Need to Know. Include-Empower.Com. https://cultureplusconsulting.com/2015/06/23/nine-cultural-value-differences-you-need-to-know/

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a strict dress code when going outside the house. Everybody, male or female, should cover their skin as much as possible and wear loose-fitting like long sleeves, pants, and blouses (East, 2022).

Reference: East, F. T. M. (2022, October 17). What to Wear in Saudi Arabia; Dress code advice for tourists. Family Travel in the Middle East. https://www.familytravel-middleeast.com/what-to-wear-saudi-arabia/

Image: BBC News. (2018, November 15). Saudi women in “inside-out abaya” protest. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-46222949

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The customary greeting in France is la bise, which is an exchange of kisses on the cheek. It's something that most French people do at least once or twice a day, whether with family, friends, or coworkers. It is different from other countries because kissing cheeks is only seen on lovers or family members.

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Cultural variations influence how we communicate. To break down boundaries and avoid misinterpretation, we must immerse ourselves in the information that extends well beyond our culture. We must be cautious in our acts and words since we all hold diverse opinions that may offend others. Learning other cultures is not that hard; we just need the basics that will not offend them. Culture is one of the factors affecting globalization, so as it rises, we have to be open in order to communicate and help one another. Globalization can help our economy and relationship among countries.

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