Presentation Reflections
Chapter 3: Intercultural Communication was an intriguing chapter presented by group 1. The chapter defined culture as a system of of shared values, beliefs, and norms that guides a number of people. It covers the different type of cultures, the differences between cultures and how to better communicate with someone from a differing culture. Common potential barriers to effective intercultural communications include anxiety, assumptions, ethnocentrism, stereotyping, and incompatible norms and values. The common strategies to overcome those barriers are to acquire accurate knowledge, adopt an appropriate attitude, and developing culture-centered skills. Chapter 9: Communicating in groups was an informative chapter presented by group 2. It informs you how to identify different types of groups, describe the healthy characteristics of healthy groups, explain the stages through which groups develop, and employ strategies to manage group conflicts effectively. Group 2 explained the importanc