Kategorier: Alle - indulgence - pragmatism - collectivism - power

av Наталья Грабик 4 år siden

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Cultural profiles for overcoming communicative barriers: China vs Russia

The text explores the cultural differences between China and Russia, focusing on how these differences can create barriers in communication. Russia exhibits high uncertainty avoidance, tending towards cynicism and pessimism, and values gender equality and quality of life.

Cultural profiles for overcoming communicative barriers: China vs Russia

Cultural profiles for overcoming communicative barriers: China vs Russia

Use this mind map to make the most out of your travels.

Recommendations

Plan the activities you want to enjoy and add details such as their pricing. See if you need any prior reservations for your chosen tours or activities.

Prior research is recommended on the specialties. However, you can always ask the locals what to try!

There should be a proper balance between work, well-being and caring for others and quality of life.

List here all the tourist attractions you have on your bucket list.

There should be detailed planning and briefing

Chinese business partner

Accommodation is an important part of your travel so make it easy by adding all the details here.

Not very prone to risks

Add here detailed notes and explanations of how to get to the hotel. You can also upload a map in case your internet breaks down.

Physical contact is avoided

Phone number of your contact person

Emotions are usually hidden

Name of the person who you've been in contact with regarding the reservations.

Communicate very indirectly

Adress of the hotel/hostel

Dissonance zones

It is important to know how to get from one place to another. The most important would be the flights and transportation to the hotel so that after a long journey, you won't need to worry about that.

The dominant values in society are caring for others and quality of life.

Chinese will sacrifice family and leisure priorities to work.

Russians are threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations

Add your flight info here and don't forget to mention the airport too so you will not miss it!

The Chinese are comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty

China vs Russia

It is essential to prepare before departure so you will have everything pre-organized and you can enjoy your vacation!

China

China is a Restrained society-it doesn't put much emphasis on leisure time and control the gratification of their desires

China is a very pragmatic culture

Low score on Uncertainty Avoidance

China is a Masculine society –success oriented and driven

China is a highly collectivist culture

inequalities amongst people are acceptable

Russia
Indulgence

Also, take into consideration the duration of the flight so you have a book to read.

Russian society has a tendency to cynicism and pessimism

Long term orientation

Your basic cosmetics set should include products that are necessary for your daily routine.

Russia is a country with a pragmatic mindset

Uncertainty avoidance

Make sure you have all the day-to-day essentials with you!

Society is threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations

Masculinity

Also, it is recommended to have some basic medication on you, e.g. painkiller, antiacid, etc.

A Feminine society

Indiviidualism

Don't forget your chargers for phone, toothbrush, camera etc.

Collectivist society

Power distance

When packing, make sure you check the weather on your destination.

Power holders are very distant in society.