The Varying Communication Styles in Different Cultures

Different cultures consequently have different ways of communicating. Since each and everyone of us were brought up in a different way, when we are all brought together we noticeably see the differences, most especially in the communication styles. Our text talks about the examples that can prove this point. Take for example silence. Silence may or may not be taken as a positive or negative notion. For many cultures in Asia, it is seen as a valuable key in communication. On the other hand, the European Americans find it uncomfortable. Another varying method is personal space when communicating. Here in the United States, as well as countries in northern Europe and in Canada, we have greatly observe personal space and we do not really touch people while talking. However in places such as Arab and countries in Latin America, it will be taken as being rude and distant. Being the critical thinkers that we are, it is essential that we recognize these differences and respect them. In our lives, we will not only encounter people who grew up around the same practices as we did. And when the time comes that we are faced with contrariety, we need to learn to set our differences aside.