Understanding+Intercultural+Communication

What is Intercultural Communication? The word Intercultural is made up of the prefix "inter" ,which means between, and cultural so intercultural communication refers to the communication between people from different cultures.

What is culture? Culture is a shared system of symbols, beliefs, attitudes, values, expectations and norms for behavior.

So all of us actually belong to several cultures."In addition to the culture you share with all the people who live in your own country, you belong to other cultural groups, including an ethnic group, a religious group, and perhaps a proffession that has its own special language and norms."(from __Understanding the Foundations of Business Communication__ by Bovee and Hill 9th edition)

What is a stereotype? A pre-determined image/idea we have of an individual to whom generalized characteristics are assigned concerning appearance, attitude and behaviour based on the fact that he or she belongs to a particular social group.

National stereotypes