15. Ethnocentrism and intercultural communication

Meaning Making in Text

“…As Table 8.1 shows, none of the images is totally consistent with the classifications in the literature consulted (Hall 1976, Hall and Hall 1990, Hofstede 1984, Neuliep 2006, Şerbănescu 2007. In the case of the cultural dimensions observed, the English image combines features of both ends of their cultural continuum.…”

“…If the identification takes place, maybe the viewer will want to buy the honeymoon package. Regarding the cultural pattern, the image combines features of both small and large power distance cultures and low-and high-context cultures, deviating from the classification mentioned in section 8.3 above (Neuliep 2006: 60, 78, Şerbănescu 2007: 143, Hofstede 2010). …”

“…Some elements are expressed indirectly or not at all, since meaning is assigned on the base of shared experiences and expectations, which leads to inferences and contextual predictions. As a consequence, information is not organized linearly, the focus is on emotions, the messages are not strongly structured and the content is little focalized (Hall 2000, Neuliep 2006: 58-60, 320, Şerbănescu 2007.…”

The Role of Intercultural Communication Competency in Global Business Negotiations

“…This shift in identity happens over a period of successful and not-so-successful interactions in negotiation. As Neuliep (2003) suggests, intercultural competence means adapting verbal and nonverbal messages to the appropriate cultural context. As a result of this mutual adaptation in communication behavior, parties can then move to a discussion that reflects a transactional communication process that creates the third-culture phenomenon.…”

Do First Impressions Count? Perceived Nonverbal Behaviors Associated with Social Acceptance in University Students

“…Eye movements involved in facial expressions are important aspects of nonverbal elements and the frequency of visual contact may suggest interest or boredom, or even suggest treason or deceit (Aviezer, Trope, & Todorov, 2012;Kouros & Cummings, 2011;Latha, 2014). About 93% of communications are nonverbal, being 38% attributed to nonverbal signs such as voice volume, pitch, speed, and 55% to visual contact (Gallo, 2007;Neuliep, 2003).…”