Cultural Nuance in Communication

Discussion Interpersonal Communication
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The importance of cultural nuance in communication was recently highlighted in an event in Japan during a business interaction, where proxemic cues led to a misinterpretation. This miscommunication was caused by proxemics, the use, and interpretation of personal space (Lugrin & Rehm, 2021). Western cultures emphasize maintaining a certain distance during face-to-face interactions. To emphasize their preference for collectivism, the Japanese counterpart focuses on gathering and closeness (Monroy et al., 2022). For me, such proximity could be interpreted as an intrusion on personal space or an attempt to dominate from a Western perspective. Later, it became clear that in Japanese culture, being physically close to someone indicates respect and attentiveness rather than dominance and intrusion. In that case, I took the following steps to avoid misinterpreting the message for successful communication,
* Cultural Awareness. Engaging in any cross-cultural context necessitates comprehending the cultural nuances of nonverbal communication (Rayxonabonu, 2023). The difference can be made by briefing oneself or consulting with someone already familiar with the culture.
* Promote Open Dialogue. When...