Communication

Intercultural Adaptation Name Institution Affiliation Intercultural adaptation refers to the process of learning the differences between our culture and that of others and getting to appreciate both similarities and the differences in order to survive comfortably in a new culture. One time, a cousin of mine visited us at home, and how he behaved and did things were more or less strange and unique to me. My cousin comes from the Dominican Republic and according to their culture, its considered appropriate to greet someone with a firm handshake while maintaining eye contact and a welcoming smile. Usually, at home, we just hug visitors or shake their hands lightly. Another thing that shocked me is...

Intercultural Communication Student’s Name: Institution’s Name: Intercultural Communication Part 1 Me: Well, that perception everyone in the U.S. is rich is not entirely true. The fact is the standard of living in the United States is better than that of India. That does necessarily mean that everyone in the U.S. is rich. Prem: I know that but my family and the rest of the Indians do not realize that. They expect me to send them money regularly since I’m living in the U.S. and they believe I’m well off. It is, therefore, my duty to take care of my family. Me: Your family realize that you are still learning but they still expect you to regularly send money back to India? Prem:...