Cross-Cultural analysis

Cross-Cultural Communication

42) When you are communicating with someone from another cultural background there are some language barriers which can prevent understanding.
	a) This rarely happens to me.
	b) This sometimes happens.
	c) This is a problem I frequently come up against.
43) Native speakers are often difficult to understand because they speak too quickly and use complicated language.
	a) I do not find this a problem.
	b) This is sometimes a problem.
	c) I find dealing with native speakers very difficult.
44) Some second language speakers are also difficult to understand and it is embarrassing to keep on asking for repetition.
	a) I do not find this a problem.
	b) This is sometimes a problem.
	c) This is a definite problem for me.
45) I am sensitive to the different interpretations placed on non-verbal signals in a cross-cultural situation and have some strategies for dealing with this.
	a) True.
	b) I am not fully aware of the situation but have some knowledge and/or experience.
	c) I have not really considered this before.
46) I am aware that cultural stereotyping can interfere in cross-cultural communication and have some strategies for dealing with this.
	a) True.
	b) I am not fully aware of this but have some knowledge and/or experience.
	c) I have not really considered this before.
47) I am aware of how my own culture is perceived by my international partners and know how to avoid being stereotyped.
	a) True.
	b) I am not fully aware of this but have some knowledge and/or experience.
	c) I have not really considered this before.

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