Cross-Cultural Communication Guide

Author: Reynolds
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Whether in the United States or abroad, the author has taught tens of thousands of business professionals and MBA students in both corporate and academic settings. However, the lack of awareness of effective cross-cultural communication has left both of us feeling both surprised and deeply frustrated. Even among those who have worked overseas, there is still a prevalence of ignorance and misunderstanding. The author has chosen several proverbs to illustrate the key points of this book, which are woven throughout the entire text. These proverbs reflect the wisdom and characteristics of people, or as the Swedes would say, "proverbs reveal the essence of what a culture thinks." Additionally, the author uses a series of proverbs to introduce the specific content of each chapter, highlighting the different cultural characteristics covered in that chapter.