Abstract
In this article, the writer argues that inter-cultural or cross-cultural harmony will always be hampered by differences in background and perspective simply because human beings' (and how they react to the gestures and communicative strategies of others) are the most volatile and unpredictable variable of all when it comes to assessing the possible problems and rewards of a communication exchange. With that in mind, the paper explores why cross-cultural communication is so difficult. The paper also looks at some arguments which insist that inter-cultural exchanges can be harmonious and "worry-free" if enough training and education is provided. Finally, the writer concludes by reiterating why there will always be certain difficulties in cross-cultural communication and the paper finishes by suggesting that such tensions are just a "part of life" and must be accommodated to the fullest extent possible.

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""Following this premise to its logical conclusion, it is clear that biological determinism, ecological factors, and simple evolution really are insufficient to wholly explain the nuances of each society - or at least to the satisfaction of a trained social scientist. Going further, each and every human being is a remarkably complex creature that will respond differently to essentially the same stimuli; consequently, it is impossible to avoid cross-cultural miscommunication because comments or gestures that someone else from the same culture finds tolerable might spark a highly unpleasant response from someone else who is also from that culture. In the end, the variables which constrain smooth cross-cultural communication are at least as numerable as there are people in the world.
"Still, some experts believe that cross-cultural communication does not have to be hampered by differences in background or by differences in perspective."

Tags:habits, lifestyles, cross-cultural, differences

Abstract
This paper examines the concept of cross-cultural narratives, presenting the example that even after years of trying, there is still much confusion and uncertainty complicating the relationship between Christians and Muslims, between blacks and whites, between former colonial subjects and former colonial masters, in western society and, indeed, in other societies, as well; simply put, human ignorance is more resilient than most of us might have thought possible at one time. The paper acknowledges that it is tempting to argue that cross-cultural narratives are not the sort of things that can be overcome by education - no matter how well-intentioned. For example, However, the paper argues that inter-cultural dialogue leading to inter-cultural harmony is possible if people are finally willing to embrace the sort of humility and open-mindedness essential for healthy dialogue between themselves and others whose backgrounds differ from their own.

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The Grand Inter-Cultural Narrative It is tempting to argue that cross-cultural narratives are not the sort of things that can be overcome by education - no matter how well-intentioned. For example, even after years of trying, there is still much confusion and uncertainty complicating the relationship between Christians and Muslims, between blacks and whites, between former colonial subjects and former colonial masters, in western society and, indeed, in other societies, as well; simply put, human ignorance is more resilient than most of us might have thought possible at one time. With this in mind, the idea that it might be possible to overcome cross-cultural barriers through a more

Tags:communication, race, ethic, issue, division, class

Abstract
This paper argues that inter-cultural or cross-cultural harmony will always be hampered by differences in background and perspective simply because human beings (and how they react to the gestures and communicative strategies of others) are the most volatile and unpredictable variable of all. With that in mind, the paper will explore why cross-cultural communication is so difficult; the paper will also look at some arguments which insist that inter-cultural exchanges can be harmonious and "worry-free" if enough training and education is provided. Finally, the paper ends by reiterating why there will always be certain difficulties in cross-cultural communication (difficulties that really cannot be avoided) and the paper will finish by suggesting that such tensions are just a "part of life" and must be accommodated to the fullest extent possible.

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"The following paper will argue that inter-cultural or cross-cultural harmony will always be hampered by differences in background and perspective simply because human beings (and how they react to the gestures and communicative strategies of others) are the most volatile and unpredictable variable of all when it comes to assessing the possible problems and rewards of a communication exchange. With that in mind, the paper will explore why cross-cultural communication is so difficult; the paper will also look at some arguments which insist that inter-cultural ..."

Tags:clash, conflict, ethnic

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The paper argues that inter-cultural dialogue leading to inter-cultural harmony is possible if people are willing to embrace the humility and open-mindedness essential for healthy dialogue between themselves and others whose backgrounds differ from their own. The paper shows how differences in perspective and in background do not have to lead to complications in cross-cultural communication. The paper stresses the importance of students adopting an open and enthusiastic mind-set, so they can overcome the challenges inherent in cross-cultural communication.

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"It is tempting to argue that cross-cultural narratives are not the sort of things that can be overcome by education - no matter how well-intentioned. For example, even after years of trying, there is still much confusion and uncertainty complicating the relationship between Christians and Muslims, between blacks and whites, between former colonial subjects and former colonial masters, in western society and, indeed, in other societies, as well; simply put, human ignorance is more resilient than most of us might have thought possible at one time. With this in mind, the idea that it might be possible to overcome cross-cultural barriers through a more inclusive and responsive dialogue is one that understandably needs to be defended vigorously from its many critics."

Tags:relationships, open-mindedness, listener, communicator

Abstract
The paper relates that Chinese culture is defined by three things in ascending order of importance: a humanistic approach to looking at the world and at man's place in it; a belief in moderation and in harmony; and a tradition of family mutual dependence in which the family suffers of soars depending on the actions of one of its members. The paper describesand explains these three features of Chinese culture and ranks them in ascending order of importance to this writer. The paper discusses how Chinese culture is less religious than American culture, values moderation instead of extremes (like hedonism) and the family unit is more inter-connected and inter-dependent than it is in America.

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"The Chinese culture is defined by three things in ascending order of importance: a humanistic approach to looking at the world and at man's place in it; a belief in moderation and in harmony; and a tradition of family mutual dependence in which the family suffers of soars depending on the actions of one of its members. With this in mind, the following paper will describe and explain these three features of Chinese culture and rank them, as mentioned, in ascending order of importance to this writer. Generally speaking, Chinese culture is less religious than American..."

Tags:chinese, culture, features

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If the purpose of social science, at large, involves the testing of possible theories and models for social improvement, it will have to contend with what at first appear to be complicating factors in increased numbers of places and situations in which cross or inter-cultural dynamics are at work.

Tags:cross-cultural, imperative

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This paper examines Procter and Gamble's (P&G) cross-cultural adaptation strategies. The paper claims that cross-cultural adaptation is essential for any company that wants to survive the globalization process. The adaptation required is to both the internal and the external environment. The paper includes graphs to illustrate this. It concludes that P&G's power to create successful brands for diverse populations worldwide is one of the most valuable keys of success for the giant manufacturer.

Outline:
Company Overview
Cross-cultural Adaptations
Adaptation Weaknesses

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"The company provides products for a wide range of customers: mid-income (Tide), higher income (Ariel), male (Gillette), female (Always), normal hair (Herbal essences), special care (Pantene), special need (Head and Shoulders), etc. The product portfolio diversification is one of the company's growth strategies. This is done by acquiring new products, such as Gillette or by engaging in strategic partnership, such as the one with Wrigley Co. One other growth strategy is innovation for existing products: new flavors, new recipes, new effects, new packaging, and so one. Finally, one other strategy is to keep fresh the customer's awareness through permanent promotional activity."

Tags:culture, management, inter-cultural, business, globalization, market

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This paper examines the cause and effect of racial and ethnic divisions, among various minority groups in the U.S., which have manifested in a wide variety of contexts, many of them violent. This paper explores the various initiatives taken up by parents, teachers and administrators across America, designed to facilitate and support cultural diversity in the public school system, while at the same time decreasing the levels of ethnic conflicts. The writer contends and explains why the previous approaches, geared towards educating America's youth about other cultures, were inadequate to meet the needs of a multicultural society, competing in a globalized marketplace. The writer of this paper presents a five-stage lesson plan, designed to effectively enrich and encourage multicultural educational opportunities in America's public school system. This paper also presents and cites published research and data relevant to this specific topic.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background and Overview
Rationale
Alternatives to Resolution
Detailed Lesson Plan to Promote Cultural Harmony
Summary and Conclusion
References

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"According to Ihator, the increasingly globalized nature of the business world has created the need to be able to identify, study and understand the worldviews, mindsets, and habits of global publics in order to effectively communicate. In this regard, "Communication styles and meaning, as well as realities, as perceived by individuals are culturally induced," he says. Students are going to require a sufficient amount of knowledge about the languages and cultures of other countries in order to effectively communicate with members of those societies; in fact, even in countries where English is spoken, the pattern and meaning of the English language may be different because of the cultural influence. As a result, fluency in language alone may be insufficient to community effectively with people in other countries; to accomplish effective communications, this expertise must be combined with the knowledge of the culture of the native speakers."

Tags:webquest, lesson, plan, cultural, ethnic, conflict, education, curriculum

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In this article, the writer looks at how Aristotle and Plato differ on the subject of harmony, with Plato arguing that it must be embodied in the person of the leader and Aristotle recognizing that even if it is, that does not prove that the leader is entitled to be a dictator; what is required is a formally structured government.

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"It is possible to reduce the classical philosophical conception of harmony to the idea of the golden mean Hamilton cites the saying engraved on the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Nothing in excess and gives a brief account of how the rivalry between the staid worshipers of Apollo and the drunken celebrants who worshiped Dionysus was resolved when the musician Orpheus, Apollo's pupil, reformed the violent Bacchic rites and brought them into order. An ethos of noble self-restraint with Apollonian and Dionysian attributes in constant tension came together in Hamilton's ..."

Tags:Plato, Aristotle, leader, government, dictator, Republic, Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, harmony