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I. It is important to reflect one’s own national and cultural identity to understand what is different among people of different nations. History teaches us that culture always changes because of internal or external influences, even our own cultures and values change over time. Our world today is a world in which people from different nations and cultures are getting closer and closer because of economical and political reasons. Because cultures are becoming closer, communication is the most important quality for anyone to work on if they want to work in the international society. The history of communication and the relationships that were formed in the early part of worldwide communication still reflect the relationships held between nations today. The question is how have cultural differences evolved as technology increased? Although many things have indeed changed in individual cultures and values, the knowledge of how communications work today can only be learned from studying communications of yesterday.
II. At the turn of the century, Asia seemed very close because of “great modern inventions. However, the close feeling was only on communication terms. Culturally the effect of communication was a very complicated process.
III. Although international communication was non-existent between distant countries only a few hundred years ago, cultural differences are accentuated today as an effect of communication technology.
III. Development of International Communication
A. 19th century Asian Culture
B. 19th century American Culture
V. America meets new countries
A. Talking to Asia
B. Thoughts of the world about the new player called America
IV. Tensions
A. Countries who became stronger or weaker (politically and economically) because of communication
B. How did those who became stronger use communication to their advantage? (Politically)
C. How the weaker countries reacted, and exposed themselves to the world as a culture. (If they did)
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Thesis statement: I agree with Turkle. There has been a negative shift in the way we communicate, we document when inappropriate times, Interpersonal communications have suffered and are too obsessive with their devices.
In recent times, it has become more generally acknowledged that cultural diversity in the backgrounds of communicators contributes to differences in the patterns of communication behavior. People in different parts of the world exhibit various cultural differences. They portray unique interaction patterns depending on the nature of their national culture. As a result, several studies have been conducted by researchers to ascertain the impact of differences in cross-border culture. These differences have a great influence on the various aspects of the social-cultural dimensions of the peoples’ lives. Cross-cultural communication symbolizes a bridge between interpersonal and cultural dimensions of communication systems. Social interaction with people from different cultural backgrounds actually expands the individuals’ perspective of the world. It challenges some of the formerly held discrimination about people from other parts of the world.
From the start of the human history, information traveled as fast as a ship could sail, or a horse could run, or a person could walk. It gradually began to change. At the invention of telegraph, information could be sent quicker. So communication was anticipated, it was more of a waiting period to reach to the second person. Then the second person received the letter or telegraph, sent the answer back, which was very time-consuming. Nevertheless, communication between people face-to-face was fundamental. It was as necessary as breathing, therefore back in the days, there were a lot of gatherings, and it was characterized by simplicity, friendliness, and socialness. But the technology completely changed the daily lives of ordinary people. Now days, people are more immediate.
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Throughout the essay you have been able to gain perspective of how culture and communication connect. The different types of cultural characteristics definitely have an influence in verbal and non-verbal communication. Beliefs, Values, Norms and Social practices can change communication within the diverse cultures. This is something we get to study and see every day if we take a closer look. I have gained a lot of knowledge doing this research and I am still trying to understand and respect different cultural values.
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