Jun 1, 2016 | accent reduction, Asian culture, cross cultural communication, cross cultural conflict, Language
Come join our workshop! Enhancing Cultural Fluency and Becoming a Better Communicator Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Rutgers University, 675 Hoes Lane, West Piscataway, NJ 08854 This session will help students, employees, and managers communicate appropriately and deal...
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Oct 13, 2015 | American culture, Business, cross cultural communication, cross cultural negotiation
The ability to “sell yourself” with confidence is a key skill for success in American culture. American culture focuses on the individual. In interviews, performance reviews, meetings and presentations, people are are expected to “sell” themselves by stressing...
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Jun 13, 2014 | cross cultural communication, customer service, healthcare
Almost all healthcare facilities in the US serve some patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). How you approach communication– how you speak and how you listen, has an enormous impact on the success or failure of the communication. Here are 10 things you can...
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Nov 20, 2013 | cross cultural communication, healthcare
The interdependence of competency levels in each area defines the quality of the communication. Cross-cultural communication in healthcare has 3 vital components: language fluency, culture, and health literacy. The culturally competent provider can assess a...
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Jun 6, 2011 | accent reduction, cross cultural communication, Language
English language learners tend to use English in ways stylistically similar to their first language, both when speaking and writing. That is why an effective language training program must include developing awareness of cultural norms of communication. Learners must...
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