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Thoughts to Ponder 1
React on this conversation:
Alice: I heard your son is getting married. Congratulations.
Fatima: Thank you. The wedding will be next spring.
Alice: How nice for you. How did they meet?
Fatima: Oh, they haven’t actually met.
This may serve as an illustration of a fixed marriage between two families. Some families
have a custom of planning their daughters' and sons' weddings among their neighbors or
friends. They believed that keeping close friendships will act as a deep connection in their
relationships with one another. This tradition is followed by many nations worldwide. This
practice has a long history in China, India, Korea, Japan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The
mentioned marriage is also referred to as a betrothal. This arrangement is more complex
because it might be attached to an unbreakable vow. This practice is common among
church congregations, and the majority of people view it as "divine."
Thoughts to Ponder 3
Based on the discussion in Chapter 2, explain using situations the quote below:
“Meanings are in people.” By David K. Berlo (1960)
Every human being's behavior has purpose. Individuals are frequently misinterpreted for
a variety of reasons. Communication is the only way to discover someone's motivation.
Interpersonal and intrapersonal communication take place on two different levels.
Communication between individuals is referred to as intrapersonal communication. The
communication between two or more persons is referred to as interpersonal
communication.
Thoughts to Ponder 4
Based on the sample scenario in the Six Levels of Meaning, what do you think did Sarah
mean when she asked Kyle? Support your answer.
Since women rarely approach men or make the initial move, this may fall under the
category of General Theories Level: Self, Others, and the World. Kyle may benefit from
having a different point of view when a woman starts up a dialogue and even suggests
meeting for coffee. Because we don't know the two's relationship, Kyle might not feel
emotionally linked, so we can simply attribute it to the unusual situation of a woman asking
his friend, likely, who he may come to know in middle school, and just trying to break the
ice by having a simple discussion over coffee.
Thoughts to Ponder 5
Give concrete examples of Multicultural, Cross Cultural, and Intercultural.
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Multicultural communication: Cultural Diversity in the Philippines
Filipino Culture the Philippines has a very diversified culture. This is a result of our
country's colorful blending of several cultures. The Philippines' complicated past, which
resulted from the mixing of indigenous Pre-Hispanic Archipelago civilizations, reflects the
culture there. It is a nation with numerous ethnic groupings and more than a hundred
dialects. In addition to those, the culture is immensely diverse due to the nation's
archipelagic geography and its history. Every province in the nation celebrates cuisines,
folklore, and festivities in a superficial manner without engaging in serious learning.
Furthermore, it is acknowledged that members of many cultural groups coexist side by
side, occasionally apart from one another, as was the case with the Filipinos from the
beginning.
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Cross-cultural communication: People from Malaysia are compared to Filipinos
There are misunderstandings and frequent confusion between the two definitions in the
Philippines. Malays are seen by Filipinos as being indigenous to Brunei, Indonesia,
Malaysia, and the Philippines. As a result, Filipinos mistakenly refer to the Malay race
when they identify as Malay. Malay and Tagalog appear to be complementary languages
at first appearance. There are various comparable words in both languages. Because
"mahal" (expensive) and "murah" (cheap) are the identical words in both languages,
arguing over costs was made simpler. The religious landscape in Malaysia and the
Philippines is one of the most significant cultural divides. In contrast to the Philippines,
where Catholicism is the dominant religion, Malaysia is predominately a Muslim nation.
In Malaysia, you'll note that people dress much more modestly, alcohol is more expensive
and harder to find, and PDAs are hardly ever used. And lastly, a country that is most
similar to the culture of the Philippines is Indonesia and Malaysia.
Source: https://jala.net/blog/story/66/is-tagalog-similar-to-malay
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Intercultural communication: business sector and road signs, particularly for
foreigners
The names of their products' labels are translated based on the language of the nation
where they will be advertised on the market by the majority of well-known companies in
the world. People will be able to appreciate what the product might offer and why they
have to get it, which may be beneficial for sales. However, when translating words based
on a particular country's language, some businesses must exercise caution because the
definitions of their target audiences may differ, particularly if the translated phrase has a
particular connotation in their language. Another illustration is the signage found in hotels,
shopping centers, airports, and other public places. Given that they respect several
nations' languages; this is a clear example of interculturalism. Once they enter another
country, foreigners will now find it simpler to perform simple tasks.
Source: https://www.frontsigns.com/blog/the-difference-of-world-traffic-signs/
Thoughts to Ponder 6:
Give examples of the Common Cultural Differences mentioned among cultures.
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Time - There are different times zones around the world. Additionally, while
Japanese prefer to do their activities one at a time, Americans are excellent
multitaskers.
Space - Keep your distance when speaking with people in positions of authority.
Face Saving - Some people are mindful of their eating habits and their skin care
regimen. Plastic surgery is accepted in some nations, such as Korea, but it is taboo
in the Philippines.
Non-Verbal Communication - Each country has distinctive eye contact or hand
gestures. While in some regions of Asia and the Middle East eye contact might be
perceived as impolite or confrontational, in the west it denotes confidence.
Thoughts to Ponder 7:
Choose five areas in the questions about culture enumerated and answer them
elaborately.
 Family Structure
Who is considered to belong in the family?
Siblings may or may not count, but parents, spouses, and minor children are
generally always regarded as family members. Even when there is no biological
connection, adopted parents or kids are also regarded as direct relatives. It is unclear
how close relatives, including half-siblings and step-siblings, should be treated. Your
extended family would include any grandparents, grandchildren, cousins, uncles, aunts,
and other relatives.
What are the rights, roles and responsibilities of the members?
The father plays a number of roles in the family:
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Expressing affection and caring for the wife and kids.
Giving the children moral guidance.
Ensuring that the family has access to needs like food, shelter, and clothing.
Giving the kids access to a best education.
Ensuring that his family is well in relation to his income.
Security and safety. Father serves as the family's top security officer. He
sees to it that everyone in the family is protected from both personal and
societal threats.
The mother plays a number of roles within the household:
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Bearing and birthing a child.
Preparing meals for the household.
Keeping the surroundings and the house tidy.
When required, providing financial support to the husband.
Ensuring that children have a moral education.
Preserving the family's tranquillity.
Ensuring the family's good hygiene.
Monitoring the homework of the kids.
In the household, the children play the following roles:
 Honoring the elders, particularly your parents.
 Helping with household chores, especially in the laundry, garden, and
cooking.
 Doing errands for the family's elderly people.
 Maintaining the family's positive traditions.
 Maintaining the family name.
 Preserving the family's good reputation while acting as good
representations of the family in public.
 Decorum and Discipline
How do people behave at home and in public?
People get along better at home and prevent problems by refraining from
undesirable conduct like talking back, expressing your responsibility to your parents, and
being attentive and caring. You occasionally display a close bond with your family
members while they are present. Expressing their love, caring, and affection.
People in public display a pattern of behavior that is expected of us. It is what
society anticipates, and we adapt as a result. We take a different strategy because the
situation is different. Because you engage with others while you are out in public, your
behavior is always different when you are at home. Even though you maintain some
space when you first meet someone you don't know, you should still treat people with
respect in public. Therefore, this explains why people behave differently in public.
What means of discipline are used?
Teaching your child what behaviors are appropriate and what behaviors are not is
the process of discipline. To put it another way, discipline educates a kid to abide by the
rules. Positive reinforcement, role modeling, and a caring and supporting family are just
a few of the many strategies used in effective discipline. Self-control comes from having
discipline. Either you are teaching children to behave correctly or you are punishing and
correcting them when you discipline children. The connotations of this word nowadays
can be greatly inferred from its etymology. Discipline gives people the guidelines they
need to lead productive lives. When you live a disciplined life, you may sacrifice little
things now for a better life afterwards. Discipline produces habits, which produce routines,
which produce everyday personas.
 Health and Hygiene
How are illness and death explained?
A person's self-identified ill health, frequently based on their personal observations
of mental or physical symptoms, is what is referred to as illness. This can refer to serious
health issues or sudden suffering in some instances, but it can also refer to small or
transient issues.
All biological processes that keep an organism alive come to a complete stop at
the moment of death. It can also be described as the complete and irreversible loss of
brain and brainstem function. Definitions of death occasionally include brain death.
How are specific illnesses treated?
Medical professionals cure diseases by using medication, therapy, surgery, and
other procedures to lessen their symptoms and impacts. These treatments occasionally
function as cures, or removal of the condition. Doctors, however, may favor using good
personal cleanliness to treat or prevent infections. Maintaining a clean environment and
consuming clean food and drink. Maintaining a clean environment and air is the essential
too.
 Dress and Personal Appearance
What significance does dress have for social identity?
Our social and personal identities are communicated by the way we are dressed.
It conveys our desires, emotions, and feelings as well as our sense of belonging to a
group. The traditions and cultural values of a country can be seen in the clothing, which
makes dressing an expression, image, and personality of that country. Since it is
impacted by societal habits and practices, clothing frequently cannot be separated from
the culture of a given society. Almost every culture places a great emphasis on clothing.
People start to transform their own cultures by adopting characteristics from other
civilizations when more and more cultures come into contact with one another. This
different factors to dressing.
What is the concept and value of beauty and attractiveness?
Personal attractiveness can be influenced by a variety of things, including how you
dress, behave, and carry yourself, as well as pretty tough factors like social standing,
money, race, and physical characteristics like size and shape. But when we first meet
someone, we focus on their face. In addition to having character and being kind to oneself
and others, beauty is power and self-confidence in the knowledge that you are truly
beautiful whether you wear makeup or not. The things that make you feel attractive must
also be a part of what makes something lovely.
 Pets and Animals
Which animals are valued and for what reasons?
Animals are fed and cared for by owners to maintain their wellbeing, longevity,
capacity for labor, and capacity for procreation. Their worth is acknowledged at significant
events like births, weddings, and deaths. Animals are valuable and are utilized as
currency and savings. The most probable animals to have a close relationship with people
and to be highly respected are dogs and cats. They require little maintenance and will
welcome your attention when the time comes. However, taking care of and petting a dog
can help prevent depression and lower stress. With the daily walks, a dog will also help
you stay healthy and active and may even improve your social life. Furthermore, cats can
perform some basic self-cleaning and don't need special training or to be let out several
times every day.
What animals are considered appropriate as pets? Inappropriate?
Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, and, more recently,
hedgehogs are some examples of animals that might be thought of as pets. Horses,
ponies, donkeys, and mules are examples of pets that must be kept outside in farm fields.
Many other bug species are also maintained as pets. Petting not only activates a neuron
in an animal, but also in humans. One of the reasons animals want to be touched is
because it gives them a pleasant experience. They find it so attractive since the sensation
is connected to their hair follicles. As a result, these domesticated animals are seen as
suitable companions for people. However, it is inappropriate to refer to wild animals like
lions, tigers, snakes, wolves, crocodiles, and others as pets. Viruses, venoms, and
diseases that are hazardous or lethal to people can be carried by wild animals. Because
of some of their characteristics and actions that could endanger people, they are
challenging to bond to and consider as pets. As a result, many experts don't demand or
prohibit individuals from keeping wild animals as pets.
Thoughts to Ponder 8:
Share an experience you had with a foreign culture. Analyze based on the discovering
characteristics of other cultures pointers mentioned in this chapter.
When I was a member of the student board at my old school in 2018, I had this
experience. Every time some of our sister schools from other countries, like Japan, come
to visit and take a short holiday, our school hosts an event. It was an honor to participate
in the events that were planned by our school for them as I am a member of the student
board. Being with them and treating them like a foster sister is one of the things we do.
We are all in the same place, and I talk to some of them. Some of them speak English
fairly well, while others don't. Although there is a language barrier, it is nevertheless
possible to experience the Japanese culture in action. I was rather taken aback when
they presented us with gifts made in their country and said that it was traditional for them
to present gifts to those who welcome them. I am aware that we also follow this practice,
in which both the hosts and the guests exchange gifts with each other. I was therefore
surprised to learn that Japan too upholds that standard of morality. I notice that the
Japanese are not overly loud, a little bit bashful, but they listen well as I communicate
with them. Similar to how we see in some Korean dramas when two individuals who are
not likely to be close show some respect and small distance when they are conversing,
they have this show of respect when they are speaking with others. However, I was
moved by how they listened and appeared to be paying attention to the person speaking
since I observed that they did not cut the speaker off in the middle of their sentence. And
with that, I appreciate them. They quickly adopt our environment, yet they continue to
behave ethically while they are not at home by adding Japanese values.
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