Relating cross-culturally

Making individual and organizational acquaintances with those from other perspectives, generally for the purpose of learning or friendship.

1. When the dimensions of culture and sub-cultures, ethnicity, race, minority issues, socio-economic background, life experiences and various other sub groupings are considered, the problems multiply. No one theory or practice can encompass so many variations. An eclectic approach embraces many theories: dynamic, behavioural, cognitive and humanistic. Cultural uniqueness has to be accepted and worked with to promote acceptance of self and others and a flexibility to adapt and develop new coping strategies.

1. Cross-cultural relationships can introduce unpredictable change in a society.

1. Relating interpersonally
2. Expanding cross-cultural exposure

1. Adopting cross-cultural behavioural nuances to succeed in respective cultures

1. Using comparative sociology
2. Providing practical social tools
3. Providing international meetings
4. Organizing cross-cultural endeavours
5. Facilitating easy outside contact

1. Studying lifestyles

1. Ineffectiveness and inefficiency of international meetings

1. Cross-purposes