Cultural differences, cultural awareness and how to avoid culture shock

What are cultural differences? Cultural differences are the various beliefs, behaviors, languages, practices and expressions considered unique to members of a specific ethnicity, race or national origin. Some examples of cultural differences as they pertain to the workplace include employees who are younger or older than their coworkers, employees who hold higher degrees than others in the workplace and individuals who grew up in either metropolitan areas or small towns. It is said that employees often have more similarities than they do differences, but those differences can sometimes outweigh the similarities. While these various differences can create a more vibrant office, they can also lead to more than a few problems resulting from culture clash. 1.2 What is culture awareness? Culture awareness is being cognizant, observant, and conscious of similarities and differences among and between cultural groups (Goode, 2001, revised 2006). According to Winkelman (2005), awareness of cultural differences and their impact on behavior is the beginning of intercultural effectiveness.

Cultural differences, cultural awareness and how to avoid culture shock TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 DEFINITION 02 ANALYSIS 03 CONCLUSIO NS THIS IS THE DEFINITION What is cultural differences ? What is culture awareness? What is culture shock ? WHAT ARE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES ? Cultural differences Are the various beliefs, behaviors, languages, practices and expressions considered unique to members of a specific ethnicity, race or national origin Some examples of cultural differences as they pertain to the workplace include employees who are younger or older than their co-workers, employees who hold higher degrees than others in the workplace and individuals who grew up in either metropolitan areas or small towns WHAT IS CULTURAL AWARENESS ? Culture awareness is being cognizant, observant, and conscious of similarities and differences among and between cultural groups According to Winkelman (2005), awareness of cultural differences and their impact on behavior is the beginning of intercultural effectiveness WHAT IS CULTURE SHOCK ? Culture shock is an experience a person may have when one moves to a cultural environment which is different from one's own; it is also the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, a move between social environments, or simply transition to another type of life 02 Analyze Some example of cultural differences Learning culture In Vietnam, learners have to pass many exams The overseas examination system is highly scientific Restaurant culture  Vietnamese people often look through the restaurant's menu and choose the dish very quickly Westerners often watch closely and only make decisions when they feel ready Fashion culture  Fashion in Vietnam is diverse, wear as you like  Foreigners with consistent fashion sense Some Common Signs of Culture Shock Extreme homesickne ss Depression Anxiety Feeling ill Extreme homesickness Freshmen Away from family and loved ones Change living environment Depression Feeling lost or helpless Loneliness even in the crowded Feeling especially vulnerable even from the smallest things Inability focus on something and solve the problem Lack of motivation to things you Anxiety Preoccupati on with your health Doubts about your ability Sense of dread everything Inordinate concern over the safety of the food served to you, Preoccupation with overall cleanliness Feeling ill Feeling “off” with no apparent explanation Sleep and eating disturbance s Aches and pains – sometimes just when one resolves another starts Why people need cultural awareness? Cultural awareness can be defined as being aware and respecting the impacts and influences of different cultures Effective communication Show respect for cultures Why people need cultural awareness? Promote leadership Contribute to successful globalization Cultural awareness helps us to expand our knowledge and contributes to a better relationship It helps the company have the right strategy with the customer market that the business is targeting 04 Analyze How can people improve their cultural awareness? START LEARNING EXCHANGE STORIES KNOW WHY YOU WANT TO BE CULTURALLY AWARE SOLUTION Prepare for cultural differences Be openminded Learn a foreign language Be patient and take time off Conclusion Through our presentation, we can have a vise view of the cultural diversity between countries in many fields such as differences in fashion, eating or studying Not only that, our presentation gives us ways to limit the problem of “cultural shock” Being aware of cultural differences is a key point for us It helps us easily adapt to the traditional cultures of countries and not to be overwhelmed THANK S! Do you have any questions? CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon, and infographics & images by Freepik  ... among and between cultural groups According to Winkelman (2005), awareness of cultural differences and their impact on behavior is the beginning of intercultural effectiveness WHAT IS CULTURE SHOCK. .. people need cultural awareness? Cultural awareness can be defined as being aware and respecting the impacts and influences of different cultures Effective communication Show respect for cultures... cultures Why people need cultural awareness? Promote leadership Contribute to successful globalization Cultural awareness helps us to expand our knowledge and contributes to a better relationship