首页
外语
计算机
考研
公务员
职业资格
财经
工程
司法
医学
专升本
自考
实用职业技能
登录
外语
Cross Cultural Business Presentations Within the business environment, understanding and coping with intercultural differences b
Cross Cultural Business Presentations Within the business environment, understanding and coping with intercultural differences b
admin
2017-12-07
61
问题
Cross Cultural Business Presentations
Within the business environment, understanding and coping with intercultural differences between people is critical to ensuring that interpersonal communication is successful.
I. Language
— Be careful when it comes to slang,【T1】_____ or phrases【T1】______
— Try and keep language simple
II. Body Language
— Different perception of body language
A. Some cultures will【T2】_____ hand gestures and body languages【T2】______
B. Some expect speakers to be less【T3】_____【T3】______
— The use of gestures
A. Thumb up: different meanings in US and Iran
B.【T4】_____【T4】______
— a sign of sincerity vs. an invasion of privacy
III. Time
— Some cultures prefer a(n)【T5】_____, timetabled approach【T5】______
e.g. being late is negative
— Some are more【T6】_____【T6】______
e.g. a start time is only a guide
IV. Emotions
— Expect certain amount of【T7】_____ or scrutiny【T7】______
— Never get【T8】_____, show frustration or display anger【T8】______
V. Style of Presentation
— Europeans: prefer information to be presented【T9】_____【T9】______
— The US: prefers a much【T10】_____presentation【T10】______
that is bottom-line orientated
VI.【T11】______【T11】______
— Some countries may not have the technical capabilities
— Some cultures prefer words and personality to a(n)【T12】_____ element【T12】______
in presentations
VII. Content
— Long term orientated cultures: excited about【T13】_____and figures【T13】______
— Other cultures: focus on【T14】_____, accomplishments and experience【T14】______
VIII. Audience Participation
— Some cultures are willing to participate in exercises and Q&A sessions
— Audiences show respect in many ways
- Japanese: close their eyes while listening
- American:【T15】_____ when a good point is made【T15】______
- Saudi: do nothing at all
【T11】
Cross Cultural Business Presentations
Good morning, everyone. Today, we will continue our discussion about cross cultural influence on business. Precisely, we shall talk about cross cultural presentations. The international flavour of many people’s jobs naturally means that there is greater interaction between people from different cultures. Within the business environment, understanding and coping with intercultural differences between people is critical to ensuring that interpersonal communication is successful.
Intercultural awareness is necessary for two reasons. Firstly, it minimises the possibility of misunderstandings and/or the causing of offense through intercultural mishaps. Secondly, it is a means to maximising the potential of business relationships through the utilization of intercultural differences productively. One area within the business environment in which intercultural awareness is a necessity is in the business presentation. Directors, managers, salespeople, consultants and business personnel are regularly required to deliver presentations. However, when one is asked to give a presentation to an audience from a different culture there are intercultural factors that can hinder the success of a presentation. By way of illustrating some of the intercultural differences in presentations, I am going to offer eight tips to help with the effective cross cultural presentations.
1. Language. The language you use in a cross cultural presentation is important.[1]Although the majority of the language that is used in a cross cultural presentation will be understood by an English speaking foreign audience, a speaker must be careful when it comes to slang, idioms or phrases. If an Englishman was to talk of being "knocked for six" or "bowled over" he may very well be met with puzzled expressions. More subtly, when an American talks of a "billion" he means a thousand million, whereas in the UK this would mean a million million. Try and keep language simple.
2. Body Language. Pay attention to your body language in a cross cultural presentation.[2]Some cultures are quite animated and will appreciate hand gestures and the expression of emotion through the body.[3]Others expect speakers to remain calm and would find such behaviour over the top. Similarly pay attention to the use of gestures. The thumbs up may mean "good" in the USA but it means something very different in Iran.[4]Eye contact can also be a major intercultural difference. Some cultures consider strong eye contact a sign of sincerity, others find it overbearing and an invasion of privacy. Do your cross cultural homework before a presentation.
3. Time. Be aware of different approaches to time across cultures.[5]Some cultures prefer a structured, timetabled approach to conducting business affairs,[6]others are more casual. Countries where a start time is considered a guide rather than a definite, allow time for networking or engaging in some chit chat until others arrive. Oppositely, if you arrive late to a meeting in a punctual culture, expect some negative feedback. Always show the appropriate stiffness or flexibility depending on the culture.
4. Emotions. Some cross cultural presentations may be in front of a small number of people and deal with sensitive issues in a pressured environment. In such intercultural situations one should always keep their emotions in check[7]In some cultures a certain amount of cross examination or scrutiny may occur. If this happens bear in mind the positive intentions behind such actions, i.e. the questions are only being posed to establish facts, not to undermine you.[8]Never lose patience, show frustration or display anger. To do so will lead to a loss of credibility.
5. Style of Presentation. Different cultures learn and take in information in varying ways. One should always try and tailor their presentation style to meet the needs of the target culture.[9]Some cultures, such as Europeans, prefer information to be presented in detail and in a way that sets down foundations that act as the support to a final argument or point. In such a presentation the speaker should gradually lead the audience, using a logical succession of points, to a conclusion.[10]On the other hand, some cultures, like the US, prefer a much faster paced presentation that is bottom-line orientated, meaning the presenter speaks from a point rather towards a point.
6.[11]Use of Technology. Power Point is not the default method of giving a presentation across the world. Some countries may not even have the technical capabilities to accommodate this so one would need to adapt to the resources at hand, whether it be an Over Head Projector or blackboard.[12]Some cultures do not even like a visual element in presentations and find much more worth in words and personality.
7. Content. In a cross cultural presentation, ensure you tailor the content of a presentation to the audience. Different cultures expect different things from a business presentation.[13]Long term orientated cultures may be excited about future projections and figures,[14]but others would rather learn more about the presenter’s credentials, accomplishments and experience. A presenter needs to ask whether the target culture will appreciate factual, statistical information presented visually, or a more personal oratory approach.
8. Audience Participation. Audiences react in different ways across cultures. Some are very engaging and are willing to participate in exercises and Q&A sessions, others are the opposite. Audiences also show respect in many ways. A Japanese audience may close their eyes while listening;[15]a US one may clap when a good point is made and a Saudi one may do nothing at all.
Well, we all know that the number of areas where one could point to intercultural differences in presentations is vast, but for the sake of brevity I just highlighted the areas mentioned above as a way of drawing attention to some of the major ones. I hoped these can act as a foundation to improving one’s insight into the way intercultural differences manifest in the business environment.
选项
答案
Use of Technology
解析
讲座讲述的第六点是关于技术运用方面的注意事项,所以这里填Use of Technology。注意所有实词的首字母要大写。
转载请注明原文地址:https://kaotiyun.com/show/tNsK777K
0
专业英语八级
相关试题推荐
ForgetexpensiveeducationalDVDsandprivatetutors,thesecrettosmartchildrencouldbesosimpleasgivingbirth【M1】______
TheGesturalTheoryofLanguageTheinitiallanguageinhominidswasgestural,andcommunicationusingthe【T1】______wasact
TheGesturalTheoryofLanguageTheinitiallanguageinhominidswasgestural,andcommunicationusingthe【T1】______wasact
TheGesturalTheoryofLanguageTheinitiallanguageinhominidswasgestural,andcommunicationusingthe【T1】______wasact
TheGesturalTheoryofLanguageTheinitiallanguageinhominidswasgestural,andcommunicationusingthe【T1】______wasact
Bodylanguageisnotlanguageinthestrictsenseofthewordlanguage:itisinfact,abroadtermforformsofcommunication
PASSAGETHREEWhatculturalinfluencedidOttomanJewsexertonOttomansociety?
A、Itbeganassomethingbiggerbutwasnarroweddownatlast.B、Itwasbeingmuchheardof.C、Itwasaboutaquiteappealingcha
ThecultureoftheUnitedStatesisaWesterncultureoriginallyinfluencedbyEuropeancultures.Ithasbeendevelopedsincelo
Variationaccordingtothegenderofthespeakerhasbeenthesubjectofalotofrecentresearch.Insomecultures,thereare
随机试题
使用刮削器刮削射孔井段时,要有专人指挥。()
男性,60岁,体重60kg,因进行性的吞咽困难20天入院,诉极度口渴,唇舌干燥,乏力,尿少。查体:血压95/60mmHg,皮肤弹性差,眼窝下陷,烦躁不安。
18岁,晨卧床不起,人事不省,多汗,流涎,呼吸困难。体检:神志不清,双瞳孔缩小如针尖,双肺布满湿啰音,心率60次/分,肌束震颤,抽搐,最可能的诊断是
A.近3个月内劳累诱发的心绞痛的频率和程度加重,对硝酸甘油的需求增加B.心绞痛发作与体力活动无关,可出现短暂ST段抬高C.心绞痛的发作与劳累有关,其性质在1~3个月内无改变D.既往无心绞痛或心肌梗死病史,近1~2个月内劳累时出现心绞痛E.劳累和休息
《实施工程建设强制性标准监督规定》规定,工程监理单位违反强制性标准规定,将不合格的建设工程以及建筑材料、建筑构(配)件和设备按照合格签字的,责令改正,处(),降低资质等级或者吊销资质证书;有违法所得的,予以没收;造成损失的,承担连带赔偿责任。
会计科目是设置账户的依据,账户是会计科目的具体运用。()
下列各项中,适用于矩阵制组织结构的协调机制是()。
【2017下】研究儿童自我控制能力和行为的实验是()。
主管本机关的公文处理工作,并对下级机关的公文处理工作进行业务指导和督促检查的是()。
表达式("周"<"刘")返回的是
最新回复
(
0
)