Cross cultural communication | Pellegrino Riccardi | TEDxBergen


Summary

The video delves into the intricacies of cross-cultural communication, emphasizing the importance of understanding different cultural systems. The speaker uses examples from Norwegian behavior to showcase cultural differences and challenges faced when working across borders. Communication styles, language economy, and adapting to diverse cultural norms are explored, with an emphasis on embracing multiple cultures to cultivate a global mindset.


Introduction to Travel and Communication

The speaker introduces himself and discusses his background in travelling, global business, and cross-cultural communication.

Cultural Perception

The concept of culture as a system of behavior is explored, highlighting the importance of understanding different cultures and self-perception.

Norwegian Behavior

The speaker explains Norwegian behavior using examples and social experiments to demonstrate cultural differences.

Misconceptions and Assumptions

Challenges of working across borders and the importance of questioning assumptions and understanding different perspectives.

Communication Differences

Differences in communication styles and language economy in Nordic countries compared to the UK and other cultures are discussed.

Rule Adherence and Adaptation

Illustrations of following rules and adapting to different cultural norms, with examples from traffic rules and interactions with authorities.

Creating a Global Mindset

The speaker shares insights on embracing multiple cultures and creating a global mindset by integrating the best practices from various cultures.

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