NATIONAL CHARACTERS

It is clear that more and more contact is being made with other cultures and this trend will increase in the coming years. Now, we truly are members of a global village. However, cultural differences frequently complicate international relationships. Once in a strange country, be aware of the fact that stereotypes and generalizations are hurdles to intercultural communication. Do not assume that you know a country. Instead, learn the rules of a new culture, develop a respect for another’s traditions.

This chapter gives you some tips for communicating with people from different countries (Britain, Italy, Japan, etc.). It contains certain information to improve your cross-cultural competence.

TEXT 1*

(Intermediate – upper-intermediate)

I. Pre-reading task

Before reading try to answer the following questions.

1. What do you think is the stereotype of your nationality? Do you believe in stereotypes?

2. Which adjectives in the box do you think go with the nationalities below?

Hard-working easy-going punctual friendly reserved casual emotional progressive outgoing hospitable sociable formal enthusiastic quiet tolerant talkative sophisticated well-dressed fun-loving respectful humorous efficient romantic serious tradition-loving nationalistic lazy selfish

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