What nonverbal messages are being sent in this image? What type of nonverbal communication codes are being used to deliver the messages? What effect does each message have on the other people in the image? What nonverbal communication skills and strategies could be used to communicate effectively in this situation? What cultural barriers can be seen in this image?
Words stand for ideas, people, events, objects, feelings, and so forth, but they are not the things they represent (Wood, p. 95, 96).” 2. How does your unique perspective influence how you perceive language? Communication reflects cultural values and perspectives. It also creates or reproduces culture by naming and normalizing practices valued by the culture. The words of a language reflect what the mainstream in a culture regards as worth naming.
It also helps to build knowledge of their culture and cultural beliefs and needs. Outcome 2 2. It is important to consider each individuals abilities to communicate and whether for individuals the communication has to be different to account for their needs for example language barriers, accents and dialects, sensory impairments and misinterpretations. You will also need to consider who needs to know the information and how to share it in line with the data protection act. Outcome 3 1.
It varies because of mood and behavioral influences. If one is in a bad mood they will typically communicate negatively and without thinking about the affects it may have on someone else. Regardless of how we communicate we need to realize that all communication is cultural. In essence, it portrays ways we have learned to speak and send nonverbal messages. Not only are there different principles and contexts to consider, but there are also cultural barriers.
Therefore if/when their behaviour/reactions change or differ from the norm you will be able to notice straight away and explore what or whether there is a problem that needs addressing. Aiv: Explain why it is important to find out about an individual’s: A: Communication and language needs: It is important to remember that not everybody communicates in the same way and also you need to make sure you are able to communicate effectively with the individual’s you support in the best way for them. First you must recognise that each individual is unique; therefore there will be differences and influencing factors in the way each person communicates. Influencing factors that may affect the way an individual communicates are: Cultural differences Acknowledging and responding to the cultural aspects of an individual’s identity and care needs are likely to enhance communication. By finding out about a person’s cultural background will give you an insight as to the best way to communicate with them.
Following, it is the specific of intercultural communication barriers. First of all, assumption of similarities. The author points out that people tend to assume that we have enough similarities to communicate with each other, even with the people who come from totally different culture. But the reality is not in accordance with people's assumption. Thereby, people always ignore the differences that occur in the intercultural environment and occasions.
2.1 Explain why it is important to find out an individual’s communication and Language needs, wishes and preferences It is important to find out an individual’s language needs because not Everyone communicates in the same way. People have a wide range of Communication needs which involve factors such as * Physical ability * Language * Sensory ability It’s important to find this out as you will have to communicate service Users’ needs and wishes. 2.2 Describe a range of communication methods There are 2 main ways to communicate, Verbal and non-verbal.
Some of the challenges that arise when communicating with different cultures are difference in communication styles, attitudes towards conflict, decision-making styles, and approaches on tasks. It is important we accept each and everyone’s differences. Non-verbal communication may be more effective when dealing with different cultures and languages. Effective communication requires special attention and consideration from each party. When cultural barriers exist, one must rely on nonverbal communication to relay the correct message.
Since we have missed the ways in which all of these people and events are tied together we have essentially missed the entirety of social relations. Wolf states “Since social relations are conceived as relations between individuals, interaction between individuals becomes the prime cause of social life.” In anthropology the goal should be holism and since pieces are missing then holism cannot be established. Wolf asserts that we do not understand the ideas of nation, society and culture because we are not looking at them as a whole. We are missing certain aspects by not knowing about all people and all of the cultures. We are only seeing what the “victors” have wanted us to see or remember.
(Cliff, 2005) When working with this population, it is also important to realize the impact of culture on the individual’s life. It is likely that there will be differences in cultural views, but despite this fact, consideration is needed. Realization must exist that Native Americans are culturally diverse. Each tribe has different beliefs, customs, and rituals. Therefore, each tribe may have different ways of viewing things and doing things.