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Understanding our Cultural Baggage Scenario 1: A Japanese student in an American classroom.

Junji Edo has just arrived from Japan to begin working on his degree at an American university. Before his arrival to the United States, Junji had read several books about America, its people and its culture. Despite his preparation, however, several confusing and frustrating incidents occurred ...

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Scenario 2: An American Working in France

Jenny Rains had been assigned to the Paris office of her company. As a graduate in French and someone with a lot of admiration for all things French she was very excited. Upon arriving at the new office Jenny was looking forward to meeting all her new colleagues and getting to know them. While ...

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General Discussion: What cultural baggage do you carry?

Do you carry any particular cultural baggage that might be perceived as odd, different or unusual by another culture?  

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Cultural Stereotypes and Generalizations in Communications General Discussion - Cultural Stereotypes and Generalizations

What possible stereotypes have you encountered?

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The Iceberg of Culture: A Metaphor General Discussion: The Iceberg of Culture

Here you can discuss about this week's module.

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The Dimensions of Culture Collectivism vs. Individualism

Use this forum to explore the products and services which illustrate the cultural dimension Collectivism vs. Individualism.

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Masculinity vs. Femininity

Use this forum to explore the products and services which illustrate the dimension Masculinity vs. Femininity 

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Uncertainty Avoidance

Use this forum to explore the products and services which illustrate the dimension Uncertainty Avoidance.

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Power Distance

Use this forum to explore the products and services which illustrate the dimension Power Distance

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Time Orientation

Use this forum to explore the products and services which illustrate the dimension Time Orientation

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