Descriptiveness,Non judgmentalism and supportiveness all helps you to broden intercultural or cross cultural competence.Ethnocentrism ,the belief in the superiority of one's own race or culture causes to judge people by own values.These ethnocentric reactions can be reduced through knowledge and multicultural sensitivity.
In global market tolerance has become very significant attitude.Empathy,that means trying to see the world through another 's eye helps to be more tolerant and less judgmental.
Multicultural competence in regards to nonverbal behaviour may never be totally attained ,but sensitivity,non judgmentalism and tolerance leads to improving interactions.
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As business organizations become increasingly global in their structure and marketing,they face communication problems resulting from cultural misunderstandings.Understanding non verbal messages is particularly different when cultures differ.
The message sent by eye contact,facial expression,posture,gesture can convey your message well but on the other hand can confuse someone too.It is not easy to understand fully the meaning transmitted by non verbal behavior in various cultures but being more flexible,more tolerant and competent can helps.
What do you think about using your body language while communicating with others?I think its natural as it just happens.It can help us to describe something to others who is from different background or on the other hand can confuse too.
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Globalization Of Markets
The globalization of markets means that one can expect to be doing business with people from around the world.Favorable trade agreement ,declining domestic markets and middle class growth fuel the expansion of global markets.
2.Technological Advancement
Amazing new transportation and information technology are major factors in developing global inter-connectivity.They have made markets and jobs more accessible,efficient and interdependent.
3.Intercultural Workforce
People from many cultures are moving to countries for many reasons such as peace,prosperity,education or a fresh start.They are changing the make up of the workforce.Awareness,tolerance and accommodation should have for successful interaction.
Intercultural communication is a communication between two cultures.That means sharing information and culture with people from different ethnic,social ,educational and religious backgrounds.Significant obstacles involves misunderstandings and contrary views resulting from intercultural differences.
In "global village",business communicators should be aware of their culture and of others too to be successful.
