Bridging Japanese/North American DifferencesSAGE Publications, 1994 M03 17 - 153 pages [William B. Gudykunst and Tsukasa Nishida] synthesize a mass of information on intercultural communication theory and similarities and differences in communication patterns in the United States and Japan. Numerous excerpts, notes, and about 220 references attest to the comprehensiveness Gudykunst and Nishida seek. . . . This is an important guide for effective cross-cultural communication between the Japanese and North Americans, meticulously organized, thoroughly researched, and simply stated. Upper-division undergraduate and above. --Choice More than language skills are needed for a North American to effectively communicate with a Japanese. Comprehensive in its approach, Bridging Japanese/North American Differences applies Gudykunst′s world-renowned intercultural communication method to the specifics of Japanese/North American communication. William B. Gudykunst and Nishida first provide an overview of the various fundamental intercultural communication theories and then explain the similarities and differences between communication patterns in Japan and the United States. Next, they demonstrate how understanding the similarities and differences can help Japanese and North Americans communicate more effectively. By examining such areas as attitudes and stereotypes, the authors suggest ways to heighten understanding of Japanese behavior. They conclude by examining the factors that influence motivation, knowledge, and skills to increase communication effectiveness. The ideal volume for any North American interested in improving his or her ability to communicate with a Japanese colleague, friend, student, or business associate, Bridging Japanese/North American Differences is straightforward, practical, and easy to absorb. |
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... Prediction involves projecting what will happen in a particular situation , and explanation involves stating why some- thing occurred . Individuals make predictions and create explanations when- ever they communicate . They rarely ...
... Prediction involves projecting what will happen in a particular situation , and explanation involves stating why some- thing occurred . Individuals make predictions and create explanations when- ever they communicate . They rarely ...
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... predictions about how others will respond in the situation . When someone deviates from the script or a new situation is entered , people cannot fall back on the ritual's implicit predictions . Because greet- ing rituals differ across ...
... predictions about how others will respond in the situation . When someone deviates from the script or a new situation is entered , people cannot fall back on the ritual's implicit predictions . Because greet- ing rituals differ across ...
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... PREDICTIONS " When people communicate they make predictions about the effects , or outcomes , of their communication behaviors ; that is , they choose among various communicative strategies on the basis of predictions about how the ...
... PREDICTIONS " When people communicate they make predictions about the effects , or outcomes , of their communication behaviors ; that is , they choose among various communicative strategies on the basis of predictions about how the ...
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... predictions . Miller and Sunnafrank ( 1982 ) point out that " knowledge about another person's culture - its language , beliefs , and prevailing ideology— often permits predictions of the person's probable response to messages ...
... predictions . Miller and Sunnafrank ( 1982 ) point out that " knowledge about another person's culture - its language , beliefs , and prevailing ideology— often permits predictions of the person's probable response to messages ...
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... predictions are based on the category in which the other person is placed ( e.g. , member of my culture , not member of my culture ) . Social categorization refers to the way individuals order their social environment by grouping people ...
... predictions are based on the category in which the other person is placed ( e.g. , member of my culture , not member of my culture ) . Social categorization refers to the way individuals order their social environment by grouping people ...
Contents
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Chapter 2 Cultural Similarities and Differences between the United States and Japan | 17 |
Chapter 3 Language Usage in the United States and Japan | 39 |
Chapter 4 Communication Patterns in the United States and Japan | 61 |
Chapter 5 Expectations for JapaneseNorth American Communication | 85 |
Chapter 6 Effective JapaneseNorth American Communication | 103 |
References | 127 |
Author Index | 143 |
Subject Index | 145 |
About the Authors | 147 |
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