Communication and culture
1. Explain what is meant by the statement “In studying other cultures, we do so very often from the
perspective of our own culture.”
2. Explain how and why communication and culture
are linked.
3. Why is it said that much of culture is invisible?
4. Explain what is meant by the phrase “Communication is contextual.” Can you think of examples of how context has influenced your
behavior?
5. How does intercultural communication differ from
everyday forms of communication?
6. Making inferences about a culture different from
your own can often be problematic. Can you
think of examples when a lack of information
forced you to make the wrong inference?
7. What are some common misconceptions regarding human communication?
8. What are some ways cultures differ in the way
they listen?
