Living in an age where the world is shrinking, and gaps in between cultures are becoming smaller, we as business people have to learn how to interact with many different types of people. Of course, there are countless challenges associated with communicating to someone different, but that simple fact makes the need for effective communication even more necessary. In addition, with the expansion of the global market and having the majority of companies expanding across their own borders it would be unwise for a business to not be well versed in communicating in terms of diversity.
Although the concept is often framed in terms of ethnic background a broader and more useful definition of diversity includes “all the characteristics and experiences …show more content…
The opportunities in the world today are endless thanks to advancements in technology, we can communicate with people on the other side of the world. Of course, if you’re dealing with someone across the globe, you will need to be able to communicate with them effectively. To do business with a partner in Russia you would need to know not only the customs and cultures, but to some degree, the language as well. International communication is the cornerstone for expanding your business, “90 percent of executives said their companies’ profit, revenue, and market share would all improve if their international communication skills could be improved” (3). Since the first day it was founded the U.S. has been a nation of immigrants, and that fact still holds true to this day. With more and more people coming into the country every year, business need to adapt and accommodate so that they will be able to communicate effectively as …show more content…
A couple things someone can do to improve themselves is by studying other cultures, studying languages, and respecting preferences for communication style. The last point can be drawn back to the previous paragraph where we discussed high and low context cultures, “U.S. workers prefer an open and direct communication style…. However, professionals from high-context cultures such as Japan or China ten to be less Direct” (8). When communicating with someone, it is especially important to speak and listen carefully whether they are from another country or not; to ensure successful conversations between people who don’t speak the same language accommodations need to be made (9). If communication is impossible still, then using a translator is still better than nothing else. Translators can be expensive, but their services can be invaluable especially when dealing with other cultures (10). Finally, helping someone from another culture adjust to yours is one of the most valuable ways to ensure that communication is understood and leaves little room for
Although the concept is often framed in terms of ethnic background a broader and more useful definition of diversity includes “all the characteristics and experiences …show more content…
The opportunities in the world today are endless thanks to advancements in technology, we can communicate with people on the other side of the world. Of course, if you’re dealing with someone across the globe, you will need to be able to communicate with them effectively. To do business with a partner in Russia you would need to know not only the customs and cultures, but to some degree, the language as well. International communication is the cornerstone for expanding your business, “90 percent of executives said their companies’ profit, revenue, and market share would all improve if their international communication skills could be improved” (3). Since the first day it was founded the U.S. has been a nation of immigrants, and that fact still holds true to this day. With more and more people coming into the country every year, business need to adapt and accommodate so that they will be able to communicate effectively as …show more content…
A couple things someone can do to improve themselves is by studying other cultures, studying languages, and respecting preferences for communication style. The last point can be drawn back to the previous paragraph where we discussed high and low context cultures, “U.S. workers prefer an open and direct communication style…. However, professionals from high-context cultures such as Japan or China ten to be less Direct” (8). When communicating with someone, it is especially important to speak and listen carefully whether they are from another country or not; to ensure successful conversations between people who don’t speak the same language accommodations need to be made (9). If communication is impossible still, then using a translator is still better than nothing else. Translators can be expensive, but their services can be invaluable especially when dealing with other cultures (10). Finally, helping someone from another culture adjust to yours is one of the most valuable ways to ensure that communication is understood and leaves little room for