Miscommunication In English
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Have you ever felt frustrated when speaking English?
"No matter how well you speak English, there will always be misunderstandings because of communication & cultural differences."
When communicating, I lean towards...
Direct or Indirect Language
Direct Language:
Values efficiency and trustworthiness.
Uses simple, straightforward language.
Avoids confusing the listener.
Clear, concise is better than wordy.
Indirect Language:
Maintains polite, respectful manners.
Uses subtle, particular word choices.
Avoids offending the listener.
Courtesy is better than concise.
Which communication style do you lean more towards? Direct language? Indirect language?
Which communication style do you lean more towards? General language? Specific language?
When communicating, I lean towards...
General or Specific Language
General Language:
Expresses without directly stating it.
Conveys messages with metaphors.
Is subjective & open to interpretation.
Focuses on the general problem.
Specific Language:
Expresses details of ideas, actions, events.
Uses concrete and precise language.
Can plainly understand information.
Offers clarity to a problem.
Guessing Culture:
Asking feels discomfiting & awkward.
Subtly asks for what they want.
Feels uncomfortable saying no.
Directly asks when the answer is 'yes.'
Asking Culture:
Asking is typical and expected.
Easily asks to gather information.
'No' is a normal part of the conversation.
Directly asks for what they want.
When communicating, I lean towards...
Asking or Guessing Culture
Which communication style do you lean more towards? Asking Culture? Guessing Culture?
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Which communication style do you lean more towards? High-context? Low-context?
When communicating, I lean towards...
High-Context or Low-Context Culture
High-Context Culture:
Harmonious, long-term connections.
Relationships take priority over tasks.
Face-to-face, in-person discussions.
Ability to read non-verbal cues.
Low-Context Culture:
Specific, short-term connections.
Tasks take priority over relationships.
Verbal or written, direct discussions.
Clear & concise with no risk of confusion.
Which communication style do you lean more towards? Relationship-oriented? Task-oriented?
When communicating, I lean towards...
Relationship or Task Oriented
Relationship-Oriented:
Connect and build relationships.
Seek good social skills and loyalty.
Goals are achieved by relationships.
Success is cooperating with the team.
Task-Oriented:
Focus on productivity and efficiency.
Suggest logical and organized ideas.
Goals are achieved by meeting deadlines.
Success is managing tasks and time.
Which communication style do you lean more towards? Accuracy speaker? Fluency speaker?
When communicating, I lean towards...
Accuracy or Fluency Speaker
Accuracy Speaker:
Uses the proper form of language.
Aims to be grammatically correct.
Focuses on the correct vocabulary.
Makes a few mistakes.
Fluency Speaker:
Speaks smoothly and quickly.
Does not pause or stop too much.
Balances the flow of conversation.
Mistakes are a part of the conversation.
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