Intercultual Misscommunication

There are many factors that affect intercultural miscommunication, some of which are: different communication norms, and different communication styles. Through this we can see that what is considered acceptable behavior in one culture is not always true of another. We are under the assumption that because we speak the English language, all cultu

Individualism is expressed in interpersonal communication through the strong assertion of personal opinions, the display of personal emotions and the importance of personal accountability for any problems that might occur. Collectivism is the complete opposite. It is marked by the representation of collective opinions or ideas, and the restraint of personal and emotional expressions along with the protection of group members, sometimes at all costs.

To explore the issue of intercultural miscommunication, we can use different value-based dimension such as individualism-collectivism and power-distance. The individualism-collectivism dimension can provide us with a more in-depth understanding of why members of two diverse cultures approach verbal and non-verbal communication differently. Power-distance, as a value dimension, influences our expectation of how we should be treated and how we treat others.

In conclusion, I personally feel that, no matter how hard one studies a culture intercultural miscommunication will always exist. The saying “when in Rome, do as the Roman’s do” is only a slight truth. One can read texts and find the norms of the Roman culture, but within that Roman culture there are thousands of sub-cultures, and an individual may be a Roman but do we know to what sub-cultures or communities they may also belong?

Intercultural miscommunications are

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