The nature of culture 文化的本质

以下视频帮助您理解文化的本质。

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Multiple Choice Questions:

1 Which of the following is NOT considered a visible aspect of culture?

a) Music

b) Rituals

c) Values

d) Dress

2 The hidden, underwater part of an iceberg is analogous to:

a) The grammar of a language

b) Cultural assumptions

c) Etiquette

d) Food

Short Answer/Discussion Questions:

3 Give an example of how someone could "sink a relationship" by unintentionally going against hidden cultural values or beliefs. Explain your answer.

4 How can being aware of both the "tip" and "hidden mass" of culture help improve intercultural communication?

参考答案：

1 Answer: C) Values - Values are part of the invisible, deeper part of the cultural iceberg.

2 Answer: B) Cultural assumptions - Like the submerged part of an iceberg, assumptions are part of the larger, concealed cultural norms below the surface.

3 Sample answer: If you try to schedule an event during Ramadan for a Muslim colleague without realizing the significance of Ramadan to them, it could offend them and harm the relationship. Ramadan is a core cultural-religious observance for Muslims that requires fasting and devotion during that period. By not being aware of that, you could inadvertently challenge their values.

4 Sample answer: It can help you avoid offending people from other cultures by being sensitive to not just surface behaviours but also underlying values and norms that may differ across cultures. Understanding both visible and invisible cultural elements allows more effective communication, collaboration and connection between cultures.