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1. 1.) I have chosen to look at Mexico in order to dive more in depth in examining the relative use of non-verbal and verbal behaviors. A verbal example of a Mexican is that in meetings they tend to be open and passionate in what they are talking about (Evanson, 2018). In the Mexican Culture when a person is silent it may mean that they don't know a lot about this situation or don't feel comfortable or confident with what's going on (Evanson, 2018). One example of non-verbal communication in the Mexican culture is to maintain eye contact when speaking to someone and they may even hold a gaze on those that they are talking to (Evanson, 2018). Another non-verbal form of communication is that personal space is a social norm and, in most settings, people tend to be very close to each other 2.) There are some differences in verbal and non-verbal communication between the Mexican culture and the American culture. For one- Americans usually like personal space and it is considered odd or rude when standing very close to someone under normal circumstances. In terms of verbal communication Americans in meetings will tend to try and be less passionate about what they are saying in order to give off what they a more balanced and professional tone. 3.) I think this effects business communication in a cross-cultural sense if both sides haven't been briefed on the norms. An individual from Mexico may be seen as unstable if they give a passionate speech in a Dallas boardroom whereas in their home country it would be completely acceptable. Just like an American may be seen as rude for not holding the gaze of someone's eyes as they have dinner or if they were to stand far away from those they were interacting with. I feel that it is best to do some searching on your own by researching scholarly titles or by asking people you know that are experts on one's cultures prior to visiting a particular area, or before meeting with people of other cultures. References Evanson, N. (2018). Mexican Communication. Retrieved from Cultural Atlas: https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/mexican-culture/mexican-culture-communication

2. Hello everyone, Clear and concise communication is necessary to build meaningful successful relationships in personal lives and in our career path. Communication barriers, however, are limitless and vary from one situation to the next. They include sharing too much information at once, providing too little information, poor speaking and/or listening skills, selective perception, and industry jargon to name a few. Now, consider how culture affects communication and there is a new layer of confusion!

1. Discuss the relative use of nonverbal and verbal behaviors between the US and another culture. Until an individual has experienced a different culture, it is common to miscommunicate. Jesters and non-verbal communication play a major role in miscommunication. For example, some hand gestures that are considered innocent in the US are often considered offensive in other countries. Americans are more likely to offer their hand to shake hands as a friendly gesture. While Chinese culture is likely to offer but are likely to accept a hand, regardless.

2. Other differences in culture. US and China cultures are vastly different. The business world is no exception. While the US has been grappling with economic struggles due to spending too much time on energy on politics, China is prospering in economic and technological growth. China's extraordinary economic growth appears to be culture. They are driven for the desire to learn and advance. However, they do not appear to consider the risks involved with their mass pollution on their rise to the top and are the biggest distributors. "China is the world's top emitter, producing more than a quarter of the world's annual greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change" (Maizland, summary, 2021).

3. How does this behavior affect the negotiation process in a cross-cultural context? The negotiation process in a cross-cultural context is particularly challenging for everyone who will mutually benefit from negotiation. Everyone involved is likely to feel uncertain and confused by one another's statements and/or behavior. Tanya

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