CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION W.R.T EGYPT

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TOPIC PRESENTER

1. CULTURE AND EXAMPLES OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

KHUSHBOO

2. CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

KHUSHBOO

3. EGYPTIAN CULTURE & VALUES

ANSHUL & YUVRAJ

4. INDIAN CULTURE AND VALUES

RASHI & AJIT

5. TIPS FOR BETTER CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

AJIT

CULTURE DEFINED

Culture is a group which shapes a person's values and identity. Cultural identities can stem from the following differences: race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, country of origin, and geographic region.

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A person acts according to the values and norms of his or her culture; another person holding a different worldview might interpret his or her behavior from an opposite standpoint. This situation creates misunderstanding and can lead to conflict.

CULTURAL CONFLICTS IN WORKPLACE

EXAMPLES OF CULTURAL

DIFFERENCES

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Different cultures (and subcultures) may have different rules and norms. Understanding the other's culture facilitates cross-cultural communication.

EGYPTIAN CULTURE

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CULTURE

• Communication distance

•Conversation involve touching

•Visitors attire

•Thinking towards traditional garments

•Avoid ornaments

•Topic of conversation

THREE IMPORTANT VALUESI. Religion II. Family III. Education/Job

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• Salt Addition

• Working Days

• Entertainment Arrangements

• Remove shoes before entering a home or other building.

• Muslims are prohibited from alcohol and pork.

• Confusing Names

• Business Cards

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Why are Egyptian Children always confused?

INDIAN VALUES & CULTURES

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Hand shake

Personal space

Hand wave

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Use of right and left hand

Shared household responsibilities

Business card

Greeting outsiders

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Rights as citizen

Marriage system

Parent’s expectations

Education system

TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

THE L-E-A-R-N STRATEGYL= LISTEN TO WHAT THE PERSON IS SAYINGE= EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATEA= AVOID AMBIGUITYR= RESPECT DIFFERENCESN= NO JUDGMENT

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