Category: Culture
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Bridging the Cultural Gap in a Medical Practice: Use of Body Language
The knowledge about non-verbal communication cues and the use of body language among individuals of various cultural orientations is critical in the health practice because clinicians and support staff who may be unaware of the cultural variations in communication may not only miss critical medical implications for a patient but can also unintentionally aggravate an…
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Culture, Communication and Intercultural Relationships
Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for Encouraging Diversity in the Workforce Advantages and Disadvantages of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace Importance of Understanding Cultural Diversification at the Workplace Fostering cultural diversity/unique communications at the workplace Importance of intercultural communication Performance Expectations Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Studying intercultural communication and relationship between culturally diverse groups in…
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Greek and Roman Cultures: Similarities and Differences
Table of Contents Introduction Greek Culture Roman culture Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Writing about culture is a rather specific matter due to the number of reasons. First of all, it is quite difficult due to the fact that cultures are dynamic phenomena, i. e. they always stay in development and can never be the same…
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The Prompts to Adapt to the US Culture According to Hofstede’s Taxonomy
The effective adaptation to the culture of the foreign country contributes to the further progress within the unfamiliar society. To adapt to the US culture and to the principles of interaction within the society, it is necessary to pay attention to the specific aspects according to which it is possible to characterize the social relations…
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Cultural Traditions. Quinceanera vs. Sweet 16
In every woman’s life, there are a number of events and traditions that are normally followed in accordance to the girl and her family’s preference. Two of the most noted girl-related traditions, which are also the most compared, are Quinceañera and the Sweet 16. These two events are both memorable to every girl who is…
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Conflict Management in Japanese Culture
A cultural compromise lies in the peaceful coexistence of deliberately preserved contradictions as necessary complementary to each other within the whole society, which is recognized as the highest value. This applies to the relationship between the old and the new, as people use the past experience as the foundation of the culture of the future.…
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Deployment and Rejection of Tradition in Asia
Table of Contents Introduction Essay Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The onset of modern technology as well as globalisation has created new awareness of modernisation and democratisation in nations considered non-Western (Inglehart & Welzel 112). Differences found in existence for the various civilisations across the globe are considered important despite the onset of modernisation process (Roberts…
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Italian Stereotypes in the Modern Culture
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The Italian culture has been coupled with a lot of stereotypes, some truth, generalization, and exaggeration of their character continue to dominate in the TV shows in America. In most cases, unjust stereotype negatively impacts the perception of the Italian people. This mainly occurs whenever there…
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Analyzing the Logic of an Article: Cultural Authenticity and Recovery Maintenance in a Rural First Nation Community
What is the Main Purpose of the Article? The article focuses on how the concept of “culture” (i.e. societal upbringing, traditions, etc.) acts as a potential means for helping a person recover from substance abuse. The article implies that “everyday cultural experiences can act as an important source of healing in communities” (Nygaard, 2012). It…
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Protection of Cultural Property in Cyprus
Table of Contents Introduction Annihilation of Cultural Property Cyprus Domestic Legislation European Union Legislation Cultural Property Protection Northern Cyprus Occupation 1999 Hague Protocol Customary International Law Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Cyprus is country that is small both in size and population. It is also known for having a good ancient history that was characterized with…