FOR MIDTERM 1 Flashcards
Is to develop an understanding of and willingness to accommodate the difference that exists.
Adaption
Ten basic criteria to Adaptation:
Open Tolerance
Flexibility
Humility
Justice/Fairness
Ability to adjust to varying tempos
Curiosity/interest
Knowledge of the country
Liking for others
Ability to command respect
Ability to integrate oneself into the environment.
Business Customs
Cultural Imperatives
Cultural Adiaphora
Cultural Exclusives
Cultural Imperatives
customs that must be recognized and accommodated.
Cultural Adiaphora
business customs to which adaptation is optional.
Cultural Exclusives
are those customs or behavior patterns reserved exclusively for the locals and from which the foreigner is excluded.