Each culture has its own set of dominant values, beliefs, and prejudices. Signs of these may emerge when communicating with people from other cultures. Therefore, to build relationship Yes, I do find myself communicating differently with people from different cultures and groups.
I try not to be judgmental and having a communication with open mind instead of arguing. I am polite and use formal modes of address. For example, calling people by first and last name, with a title such as Mr. or Ms.

I avoid slang and profanity and I think this is important, unless you are absolutely sure how it is used in another culture. Using non-standard language improperly can make you hard to understand, and may be perceived as very offensive. If I cant understand someone, or think that he or she did not understand me, I say something about it. I avoid being rude or offensive, and patiently explain the problem. It’s usually better to be upfront than to let a problem in communication go undressed, since there may otherwise be bigger problems later.

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  1. UnknownNovember 17, 2018 at 8:10 PM

    Hello Naire,

    I agree that tailoring your communication to different cultures and groups helps you build relationships. It is always good to keep an open mind as we have to learn to communicate with people from diverse cultures. I agree that it is good to use respectful titles and manners when speaking. Effective communication helps us understand what people perceive as offensive and not. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on different communication styles in respect to different cultures and groups.

    Mitzy Molina

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  2. ShakiraNovember 18, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Naire,
    I completely agree with your steps - respect and open communication. They are key points in helping to build relationships in different cultures and groups. I am a firm believer that respect is essential in communication, but it is also essential to remember respect can be displayed with non-verbal cues as well. I as well touched on these points in my post. Thanks for the great post!

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  3. Natasha FentonNovember 18, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    Naire,
    I really like your mentioning of using Mr. and Mrs. I think this is something that this "new generation" has skipped. Growing up that was a requirement for me and my mother did not play. Children now call you by your first name with no hesitation. Some people take offense to it and some do not but I think this is all about getting to know the people you are communicating with and understanding how they want you to communicate with them. Understanding peoples communication preferences is so important in building relationships. Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. ChristineNovember 18, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    Hi Naire

    It's funny that you mentioned using Mr. and Ms. I to, do the same thing when I'm addressing others. But I, on the other hand, get absolutely appalled when another adult calls me Ms., Mrs., or Miss. But I also get upset when one of my children does not call me Ms. Christine and just Christine. Is that weird?

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