Unit 9: Cross-cultural Differences Flashcards
Cultural divides
Cultural differences
Overseas
In a foreign country
Cultural diversity
Very different people existing in the same group
Barrier
A problem or obstacle on your way
Cross-fertilization
Mixing of ideas of different people to the benefit of all
Work permit
Offical document allowing somebody to work in a foreign country
Culture shock
A feeling of anxiety you may have when visiting a country radically different from yours
Local sensitives
Someone living and working in a foreign country
Melting pot
a country where races, peoples or cultures blend
Expatriate
Someone living and working in a foreign country
Red tape
Bureaucracy
Socializing
Meeting other people socially
Breach of etiquette
Breaking formal rules of polite behaviour
Counterpart
A person that has a similar position
Lose temper
To become so angry to lose control of yourself
